Vapor device for filtering and testing material

ABSTRACT

A method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a robotic vapor device, exposing the drawn air to a sensor to detect one or more constituents in the drawn air, determining measurement data for the one or more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, and engaging a filtration component in the robotic vapor device based on the measurement data.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

This application is a Continuation of U.S. Non-provisional applicationSer. No. 15/184,505, filed Jun. 16, 2016, titled “VAPOR DEVICE FORFILTERING AND TESTING MATERIAL”, which claims benefit of U.S.Provisional Application No. 62/180,441, filed Jun. 16, 2015, titled“VAPOR DEVICE FOR FILTERING AND TESTING MATERIAL”, the contents of allof which are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth intheir entirety, and to which priority and benefit are claimed.

BACKGROUND

Various types of personal vaporizers have been known in the art for manyyears. In general, such vaporizers are characterized by heating a solidto a smoldering point, vaporizing a liquid by heat, or nebulizing aliquid by heat and/or by expansion through a nozzle. Such devices aredesigned to release aromatic materials in the solid or liquid whileavoiding high temperatures of combustion and associated formation oftars, carbon monoxide, or other harmful byproducts. Preferably, thedevice releases a very fine mist with a mouth feel similar to smoke,under suction. Thus, a vaporizing device can be made to mimictraditional smoking articles such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes andhookahs in certain aspects, while avoiding significant adverse healtheffects of traditional tobacco or other herbal consumption.

Concerns have been raised, however, about the dose of active compoundsadministered by a vaporizer, and the possible presence of tracecontaminants. Consumers of vaporizers must generally rely on therepresentations of suppliers with regard to purity and composition ofvaporizer outputs and inputs (e.g., vaporizing fluid). Presently, thereis no convenient way for consumers to test the actual output of thevaporizers they are using.

Similarly, consumers purchase and use a wide variety of air freshenersor the like, with very little or no information about the compounds thatthese products are emitting into the breathable air space and that theyare exposing their bodies to. Presently, consumers have no convenientway to really know and control what compounds they are exposingthemselves to by using air fresheners or similar products. Moreover,consumers have no convenient way, or no way at all, to control whichcompound, or which mix of compounds, are emitted into an air space forair freshening, air treatment, personal therapy, recreation, or for anyother purpose.

It would be desirable, therefore, to develop new technologies for suchapplications, that overcomes these and other limitations of the priorart, and enhances the utility of vaporizers, analysis equipment, and airtreatment equipment.

SUMMARY

It is to be understood that both the following general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory onlyand are not restrictive. In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosedcomprising an intake, configured to receive air from an area around theapparatus, a pump coupled to the intake, configured for drawing the airinto the apparatus via the intake, a sensor, coupled to the pump,configured for detecting one or more constituents in the drawn air, afiltration component, coupled to the pump, configured to filter airdrawn into the apparatus by the pump and expel the filtered air out ofthe apparatus, and a processor, configured for, generating measurementdata based on the detected one or more constituents, and determining toactivate the filtration component based on the measurement data. In anaspect, a method is disclosed comprising drawing air into a roboticvapor device, exposing the drawn air to a sensor to detect one or moreconstituents in the drawn air, determining measurement data for the oneor more constituents of the drawn air via the sensor, and engaging afiltration component in the robotic vapor device based on themeasurement data.

Additional advantages will be set forth in part in the description whichfollows or can be learned by practice. The advantages will be realizedand attained by means of the elements and combinations particularlypointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that both theforegoing general description and the following detailed description areexemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure willbecome more apparent from the detailed description set forth below whentaken in conjunction with the drawings, in which like referencecharacters are used to identify like elements correspondingly throughoutthe specification and drawings.

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an exemplary robotic vapor device;

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for vaporizing amixture of vaporizable material;

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer device;

FIG. 5 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 6 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;p FIG. 7 illustratesanother exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer configured for filtering air;

FIG. 9 illustrates an interface of an exemplary electronic vapor device;

FIG. 10 illustrates another interface of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 11 illustrates several interfaces of an exemplary electronic vapordevice;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 13 illustrates another exemplary operating environment;

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram illustrating aspects a vaping apparatusfor filtering, testing, and treating a substance;

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram illustrating alternative aspects of avaping apparatus that capable of filtering, testing, and treating asubstance;

FIG. 16 illustrates another exemplary vaporizer;

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating aspects of an apparatus forfiltering a particular constituent from a substance and for reducing aneffect of the constituent using vapor;

FIG. 18 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 19 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 20 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 21 illustrates an exemplary method;

FIG. 22 illustrates an exemplary method; and

FIG. 23 illustrates an exemplary method.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present methods and systems are disclosed and described, itis to be understood that the methods and systems are not limited tospecific methods, specific components, or to particular implementations.It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for thepurpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended tobe limiting.

As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms“a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearlydictates otherwise. Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” oneparticular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When sucha range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the oneparticular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, whenvalues are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent“about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms anotherembodiment. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each ofthe ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, andindependently of the other endpoint.

“Optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequently described eventor circumstance may or may not occur, and that the description includesinstances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where itdoes not.

Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the word“comprise” and variations of the word, such as “comprising” and“comprises,” means “including but not limited to,” and is not intendedto exclude, for example, other components, integers or steps.“Exemplary” means “an example of” and is not intended to convey anindication of a preferred or ideal embodiment. “Such as” is not used ina restrictive sense, but for explanatory purposes.

Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosedmethods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein,and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions,groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specificreference of each various individual and collective combinations andpermutation of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each isspecifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods andsystems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, butnot limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a varietyof additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each ofthese additional steps can be performed with any specific embodiment orcombination of embodiments of the disclosed methods.

The present methods and systems can be understood more readily byreference to the following detailed description of preferred embodimentsand the examples included therein and to the Figures and their previousand following description.

As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the methods andsystems may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, anentirely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software andhardware aspects. Furthermore, the methods and systems may take the formof a computer program product on a computer-readable storage mediumhaving computer-readable program instructions (e.g., computer software)embodied in the storage medium. More particularly, the present methodsand systems may take the form of web-implemented computer software. Anysuitable computer-readable storage medium can be utilized including harddisks, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices, or magnetic storage devices.

Embodiments of the methods and systems are described below withreference to block diagrams and flowchart illustrations of methods,systems, apparatuses and computer program products. It will beunderstood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, respectively, can be implemented by computerprogram instructions. These computer program instructions can be loadedonto a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such thatthe instructions which execute on the computer or other programmabledata processing apparatus create a means for implementing the functionsspecified in the flowchart block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in acomputer-readable memory that can direct a computer or otherprogrammable data processing apparatus to function in a particularmanner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readablememory produce an article of manufacture including computer-readableinstructions for implementing the function specified in the flowchartblock or blocks. The computer program instructions may also be loadedonto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to causea series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or otherprogrammable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process suchthat the instructions that execute on the computer or other programmableapparatus provide steps for implementing the functions specified in theflowchart block or blocks.

Accordingly, blocks of the block diagrams and flowchart illustrationssupport combinations of means for performing the specified functions,combinations of steps for performing the specified functions and programinstruction means for performing the specified functions. It will alsobe understood that each block of the block diagrams and flowchartillustrations, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams andflowchart illustrations, can be implemented by special purposehardware-based computer systems that perform the specified functions orsteps, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computerinstructions.

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings. In thefollowing description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specificdetails are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding ofone or more aspects. It can be evident, however, that the variousaspects can be practiced without these specific details. In otherinstances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagramform in order to facilitate describing these aspects.

While embodiments of the disclosure are directed to vaporizing devices,it should be appreciated that aspects of the technology can be adaptedby one of ordinary skill to nebulizing devices designed to produce aninhalable mist or aerosol.

The present disclosure relates to a vapor device for filtering aconstituent from a material, analyzing the constituent, and applyingvapor to neutralize the constituent.

In an aspect of the disclosure, an analyzing, filtering, and treatingapparatus can provide a desired treatment to a substance. The analyzing,filtering, and treating system may include a suction mechanismconfigured to draw an output from an air space or other volume. Thesuction mechanism is in fluid communication with at least one of atesting assembly, an exhaust port to ambient air, or a networkcommunication device. The analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatusmay further include a processor operatively coupled to at least one ofthe suction mechanism, the gas testing assembly, or the networkcommunication device. Optionally, the suction mechanism may beconfigured to draw the air from the airspace or another volume through apersonal vaporizer interposed between a suction inlet and the airspace.

When including the gas testing assembly, the processor may be furtherconfigured to receive measurement data from the gas testing assembly.The gas testing assembly may include at least one of a gas sensorcircuit, or a GC/MS assembly.

The analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus may also include afilter for filtering one or more constituents from the air. Whenincluded, the filter may include a suction mechanism for causing the airor other substance to draw through the filter.

The processor may be configured to perform at least one of analyzing themeasurement data, sending the measurement data to a network node, orreceiving an analysis of the measurement data from the network node. Theprocessor may also select a filter to use and/or a material to bevaporized, as well as control the filter component and the vaporizer.Accordingly, the analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus mayfurther include a user interface port, wherein the processor isconfigured to determine a material to be measured based on an input fromthe user interface port. The user interface port may be configured tocouple to at least one of a vaporizer or a mobile computing device. Theprocessor may be configured to activate a gas or vapor sensor circuitbased on the material to be measured.

In an aspect, the suction mechanism further comprises at least one of avariable stroke piston, variable stroke bellows, or a gas pump. Themechanism may further be configured to draw air or vapor at a variablerate. For example, the suction mechanism may be configured to draw airinto an interior volume at a rate controlled at least in part by theprocessor.

The analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus may include at leastone of an internal vaporizer or a control coupling to a detachablevaporizer. The processor may be configured to control vapor output of atleast one of the internal vaporizer or the detachable vaporizer.

In an aspect, the processor may be configured to control the vaporoutput for a defined vapor concentration target in a confined space.Thus, the analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus may be used as avapor dispensing device for a room or confined space. Accordingly, theprocessor may be configured to control the vapor output based on atleast one of a default setting, a remote authorized order, currentmeasurement data, archived measurement data, system rules, or a customformulation of multiple vaporizable materials.

In addition, the processor may be configured to determine an optimalfilter to use based on the detected properties of the receivedsubstance. The processor may also determine whether to control thevaporizer to output a material that, when in contact with theconstituent to be filtered, increases the effectiveness of thefiltering. The processor may also be configured to determine a materialto apply to the removed constituent or the unfiltered substance toreduce an effect of the constituent.

The processor may also run a control algorithm for ensuring that asubstance within a predetermined area meets certain parameters. Forexample, the processor may continuously or periodically test thesubstance to ensure the parameters are met. When the parameters are notmet, the processor may determine how to filter and/or treat thesubstance in order to achieve the desired parameters.

In an aspect, the apparatus may comprise a portable or stationary airfiltration system which identifies air quality utilizing a UV spectralanalysis and mass spectrometry as well as olfactory identificationsystems and sensors detecting CO2, and other chemical and compounds.Once detected, a neutralizing component may render any detectedundesired elements in the air neutralized, for example, by treating theair stream with a UV light or other radiation, heating the airstream, orcooling the airstream. The system may subsequently screen outcontaminants using a series of descending and/or ascending screengradations of carbon filters. Simultaneous to screening, the system,once it has identified certain particles exceeding a threshold value,may remediate those elements not simply by the internal filtering systemdescribed herein, but also via a deployment of mitigating elements intothe air, including specific anti-pathogenic elements designed to matchthe system analysis, supplied in demand-based quantity based upon aconcentration measurement of the contaminant (e.g., parts per million(ppm) or per billion (ppb)) to further neutralize the impact of thenegative air particles. At rest, the system can also provide pleasantaromatherapy, relaxation elements, prescribed or over the counter, aswell as elements to enhance wellness.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic robotic vapordevice 100 as described herein. The electronic robotic vapor device 100can be, for example, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapordevice, a hybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integratedvapor device, a robotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” amicro-sized electronic vapor device, and the like. The robotic vapordevice 100 can comprise any suitable housing for enclosing andprotecting the various components disclosed herein. The robotic vapordevice 100 can comprise a processor 102. The processor 102 can be, orcan comprise, any suitable microprocessor or microcontroller, forexample, a low-power application-specific controller (ASIC) and/or afield programmable gate array (FPGA) designed or programmed specificallyfor the task of controlling a device as described herein, or a generalpurpose central processing unit (CPU), for example, one based on 80×86architecture as designed by Intel™ or AMD™, or a system-on-a-chip asdesigned by ARM™. The processor 102 can be coupled (e.g.,communicatively, operatively, etc. . . . ) to auxiliary devices ormodules of the robotic vapor device 100 using a bus or other coupling.The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a power supply 120. The powersupply 120 can comprise one or more batteries and/or other power storagedevice (e.g., capacitor) and/or a port for connecting to an externalpower supply. For example, an external power supply can supply power tothe robotic vapor device 100 and a battery can store at least a portionof the supplied power. The one or more batteries can be rechargeable.The one or more batteries can comprise a lithium-ion battery (includingthin film lithium ion batteries), a lithium ion polymer battery, anickel-cadmium battery, a nickel metal hydride battery, a lead-acidbattery, combinations thereof, and the like.

The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a memory device 104 coupled tothe processor 102. The memory device 104 can comprise a random accessmemory (RAM) configured for storing program instructions and data forexecution or processing by the processor 102 during control of therobotic vapor device 100. When the robotic vapor device 100 is poweredoff or in an inactive state, program instructions and data can be storedin a long-term memory, for example, a non-volatile magnetic optical, orelectronic memory storage device (not shown). Either or both of the RAMor the long-term memory can comprise a non-transitory computer-readablemedium storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor102, cause the robotic vapor device 100 to perform all or part of one ormore methods and/or operations described herein. Program instructionscan be written in any suitable high-level language, for example, C, C++,C# or the Java™, and compiled to produce machine-language code forexecution by the processor 102.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a network accessdevice 106 allowing the robotic vapor device 100 to be coupled to one ormore ancillary devices (not shown) such as via an access point (notshown) of a wireless telephone network, local area network, or othercoupling to a wide area network, for example, the Internet. In thatregard, the processor 102 can be configured to share data with the oneor more ancillary devices via the network access device 106. The shareddata can comprise, for example, usage data and/or operational data ofthe robotic vapor device 100, a status of the robotic vapor device 100,a status and/or operating condition of one or more the components of therobotic vapor device 100, text to be used in a message, a product order,payment information, and/or any other data. Similarly, the processor 102can be configured to receive control instructions from the one or moreancillary devices via the network access device 106. For example, aconfiguration of the robotic vapor device 100, an operation of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or other settings of the robotic vapordevice 100, can be controlled by the one or more ancillary devices viathe network access device 106. For example, an ancillary device cancomprise a server that can provide various services and anotherancillary device can comprise a smartphone for controlling operation ofthe robotic vapor device 100. In some aspects, the smartphone or anotherancillary device can be used as a primary input/output of the roboticvapor device 100 such that data is received by the robotic vapor device100 from the server, transmitted to the smartphone, and output on adisplay of the smartphone. In an aspect, data transmitted to theancillary device can comprise a mixture of vaporizable material and/orinstructions to release vapor. For example, the robotic vapor device 100can be configured to determine a need for the release of vapor into theatmosphere. The robotic vapor device 100 can provide instructions viathe network access device 106 to an ancillary device (e.g., anothervapor device) to release vapor into the atmosphere.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can also comprise aninput/output device 112 coupled to one or more of the processor 102, thevaporizer 108, the network access device 106, and/or any otherelectronic component of the robotic vapor device 100. Input can bereceived from a user or another device and/or output can be provided toa user or another device via the input/output device 112. Theinput/output device 112 can comprise any combinations of input and/oroutput devices such as buttons, knobs, keyboards, touchscreens,displays, light-emitting elements, a speaker, and/or the like. In anaspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise an interface port (notshown) such as a wired interface, for example a serial port, a UniversalSerial Bus (USB) port, an Ethernet port, or other suitable wiredconnection. The input/output device 112 can comprise a wirelessinterface (not shown), for example a transceiver using any suitablewireless protocol, for example WiFi (IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth®, infrared,or other wireless standard. For example, the input/output device 112 cancommunicate with a smartphone via Bluetooth® such that the inputs andoutputs of the smartphone can be used by the user to interface with therobotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the input/output device 112 cancomprise a user interface. The user interface user interface cancomprise at least one of lighted signal lights, gauges, boxes, forms,check marks, avatars, visual images, graphic designs, lists, activecalibrations or calculations, 2D interactive fractal designs, 3D fractaldesigns, 2D and/or 3D representations of vapor devices and otherinterface system functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can be coupled to an adaptordevice to receive power and/or send/receive data signals from anelectronic device. For example, the input/output device 112 can beconfigured to receive power from the adaptor device and provide thepower to the power supply 120 to recharge one or more batteries. Theinput/output device 112 can exchange data signals received from theadaptor device with the processor 102 to cause the processor to executeone or more functions.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise a touchscreeninterface and/or a biometric interface. For example, the input/outputdevice 112 can include controls that allow the user to interact with andinput information and commands to the robotic vapor device 100. Forexample, with respect to the embodiments described herein, theinput/output device 112 can comprise a touch screen display. Theinput/output device 112 can be configured to provide the content of theexemplary screen shots shown herein, which are presented to the user viathe functionality of a display. User inputs to the touch screen displayare processed by, for example, the input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102. The input/output device 112 can also be configured toprocess new content and communications to the system 100. The touchscreen display can provide controls and menu selections, and processcommands and requests. Application and content objects can be providedby the touch screen display. The input/output device 112 and/or theprocessor 102 can receive and interpret commands and other inputs,interface with the other components of the robotic vapor device 100 asrequired. In an aspect, the touch screen display can enable a user tolock, unlock, or partially unlock or lock, the robotic vapor device 100.The robotic vapor device 100 can be transitioned from an idle and lockedstate into an open state by, for example, moving or dragging an icon onthe screen of the robotic vapor device 100, entering in apassword/passcode, and the like. The input/output device 112 can thusdisplay information to a user such as a puff count, an amount ofvaporizable material remaining in the container 110, battery remaining,signal strength, combinations thereof, and the like.

In an aspect, the input/output device 112 can comprise an audio userinterface. A microphone can be configured to receive audio signals andrelay the audio signals to the input/output device 112. The audio userinterface can be any interface that is responsive to voice or otheraudio commands. The audio user interface can be configured to cause anaction, activate a function, etc., by the robotic vapor device 100 (oranother device) based on a received voice (or other audio) command. Theaudio user interface can be deployed directly on the robotic vapordevice 100 and/or via other electronic devices (e.g., electroniccommunication devices such as a smartphone, a smart watch, a tablet, alaptop, a dedicated audio user interface device, and the like). Theaudio user interface can be used to control the functionality of therobotic vapor device 100. Such functionality can comprise, but is notlimited to, custom mixing of vaporizable material (e.g., eLiquids)and/or ordering custom made eLiquid combinations via an eCommerceservice (e.g., specifications of a user's custom flavor mix can betransmitted to an eCommerce service, so that an eLiquid provider can mixa custom eLiquid cartridge for the user). The user can then reorder thecustom flavor mix anytime or even send it to friends as a present, allvia the audio user interface. The user can also send via voice command amixing recipe to other users. The other users can utilize the mixingrecipe (e.g., via an electronic vapor device having multiple chambersfor eLiquid) to sample the same mix via an auto-order to the otherusers' devices to create the received mixing recipe. A custom mix can begiven a title by a user and/or can be defined by parts (e.g., one partliquid A and two parts liquid B). The audio user interface can also beutilized to create and send a custom message to other users, to joineVapor clubs, to receive eVapor chart information, and to conduct a widerange of social networking, location services and eCommerce activities.The audio user interface can be secured via a password (e.g., audiopassword) which features at least one of tone recognition, other voicequality recognition and, in one aspect, can utilize at least one specialcadence as part of the audio password.

The input/output device 112 can be configured to interface with otherdevices, for example, exercise equipment, computing equipment,communications devices and/or other vapor devices, for example, via aphysical or wireless connection. The input/output device 112 can thusexchange data with the other equipment. A user may sync their roboticvapor device 100 to other devices, via programming attributes such asmutual dynamic link library (DLL) ‘hooks’. This enables a smoothexchange of data between devices, as can a web interface betweendevices. The input/output device 112 can be used to upload one or moreprofiles to the other devices. Using exercise equipment as an example,the one or more profiles can comprise data such as workout routine data(e.g., timing, distance, settings, heart rate, etc. . . . ) and vapingdata (e.g., eLiquid mixture recipes, supplements, vaping timing, etc. .. . ). Data from usage of previous exercise sessions can be archived andshared with new electronic vapor devices and/or new exercise equipmentso that history and preferences may remain continuous and provide forsimplified device settings, default settings, and recommended settingsbased upon the synthesis of current and archival data.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a vaporizer 108.The vaporizer 108 can be coupled to one or more containers 110. Each ofthe one or more containers 110 can be configured to hold one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. The vaporizer 108 can receivethe one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials from the one ormore containers 110 and heat the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials until the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials achieve a vapor state. In various embodiments,instead of heating the one or more vaporizable or non-vaporizablematerials, the vaporizer 108 can nebulize or otherwise cause the one ormore vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials in the one or morecontainers 110 to reduce in size into particulates. In variousembodiments, the one or more containers 110 can comprise a compressedliquid that can be released to the vaporizer 108 via a valve or anothermechanism. In various embodiments, the one or more containers 110 cancomprise a wick (not shown) through which the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials is drawn to the vaporizer 108. The one or morecontainers 110 can be made of any suitable structural material, such as,an organic polymer, metal, ceramic, composite, or glass material. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise one or more of, aPropylene Glycol (PG) based liquid, a Vegetable Glycerin (VG) basedliquid, a water based liquid, combinations thereof, and the like. In anaspect, the vaporizable material can comprise Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), combinations thereof, andthe like. In a further aspect, the vaporizable material can comprise anextract from duboisia hopwoodii.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a mixing element122. The mixing element 122 can be coupled to the processor 102 toreceive one or more control signals. The one or more control signals caninstruct the mixing element 122 to withdraw specific amounts of fluidfrom the one or more containers 110. The mixing element can, in responseto a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw select quantitiesof vaporizable material in order to create a customized mixture ofdifferent types of vaporizable material. The liquid withdrawn by themixing element 122 can be provided to the vaporizer 108.

The robotic vapor device 100 may include a plurality of valves, whereina respective one of the valves is interposed between the vaporizer 108and a corresponding one of outlet 114 and/or outlet 124 (e.g., one ormore inlets of flexible tubes). Each of the valves may control a flowrate through a respective one of the flexible tubes. For example, eachof the plurality of valves may include a lumen of adjustable effectivediameter for controlling a rate of vapor flow there through. Theassembly may include an actuator, for example a motor, configured toindependently adjust respective ones of the valves under control of theprocessor. The actuator may include a handle or the like to permitmanual valve adjustment by the user. The motor or actuator can becoupled to a uniform flange or rotating spindle coupled to the valvesand configured for controlling the flow of vapor through each of thevalves. Each of the valves can be adjusted so that each of the flexibletubes accommodate the same (equal) rate of vapor flow, or differentrates of flow. The processor 102 can be configured to determine settingsfor the respective ones of the valves each based on at least one of: aselected user preference or an amount of suction applied to acorresponding one of the flexible tubes. A user preference can bedetermined by the processor 102 based on a user input, which can beelectrical or mechanical. An electrical input can be provided, forexample, by a touchscreen, keypad, switch, or potentiometer (e.g., theinput/output 112). A mechanical input can be provided, for example, byapplying suction to a mouthpiece of a tube, turning a valve handle, ormoving a gate piece.

The robotic vapor device 100 may further include at least onelight-emitting element positioned on or near each of the outlet 114and/or the outlet 124 (e.g., flexible tubes) and configured toilluminate in response to suction applied to the outlet 114 and/or theoutlet 124. At least one of an intensity of illumination or a pattern ofalternating between an illuminated state and a non-illuminated state canbe adjusted based on an amount of suction. One or more of the at leastone light-emitting element, or another light-emitting element, mayilluminate based on an amount of vaporizable material available. Forexample, at least one of an intensity of illumination or a pattern ofalternating between an illuminated state and a non-illuminated state canbe adjusted based on an amount of the vaporizable material within therobotic vapor device 100. In some aspects, the robotic vapor device 100may include at least two light-emitting elements positioned on each ofthe outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124. Each of the at least twolight-emitting elements may include a first light-emitting element andan outer light-emitting element positioned nearer the end of the outlet114 and/or the outlet 124 than the first light-emitting element.Illumination of the at least two light-emitting elements may indicate adirection of a flow of vapor.

In an aspect, input from the input/output device 112 can be used by theprocessor 102 to cause the vaporizer 108 to vaporize the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. For example, a user candepress a button, causing the vaporizer 108 to start vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials. A user can then drawon an outlet 114 to inhale the vapor. In various aspects, the processor102 can control vapor production and flow to the outlet 114 based ondata detected by a flow sensor 116. For example, as a user draws on theoutlet 114, the flow sensor 116 can detect the resultant pressure andprovide a signal to the processor 102. In response, the processor 102can cause the vaporizer 108 to begin vaporizing the one or morevaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, terminate vaporizing the oneor more vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials, and/or otherwiseadjust a rate of vaporization of the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vapor can exit therobotic vapor device 100 through an outlet 124. The outlet 124 differsfrom the outlet 114 in that the outlet 124 can be configured todistribute the vapor into the local atmosphere, rather than beinginhaled by a user. In an aspect, vapor exiting the outlet 124 can be atleast one of aromatic, medicinal, recreational, and/or wellness related.In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise any number ofoutlets. In an aspect, the outlet 114 and/or the outlet 124 can compriseat least one flexible tube. For example, a lumen of the at least oneflexible tube can be in fluid communication with one or more components(e.g., a first container) of the robotic vapor device 100 to providevapor to a user. In more detailed aspects, the at least one flexibletube may include at least two flexible tubes. Accordingly, the roboticvapor device 100 may further include a second container configured toreceive a second vaporizable material such that a first flexible tubecan receive vapor from the first vaporizable material and a secondflexible tube receive vapor from the second vaporizable material. Forexample, the at least two flexible tubes can be in fluid communicationwith the first container and with second container. The robotic vapordevice 100 may include an electrical or mechanical sensor configured tosense a pressure level, and therefore suction, in an interior of theflexible tube. Application of suction may activate the robotic vapordevice 100 and cause vapor to flow.

In another aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element. In some aspects, the piezoelectricdispersing element can be charged by a battery, and can be driven by aprocessor on a circuit board. The circuit board can be produced using apolyimide such as Kapton, or other suitable material. The piezoelectricdispersing element can comprise a thin metal disc which causesdispersion of the fluid fed into the dispersing element via the wick orother soaked piece of organic material through vibration. Once incontact with the piezoelectric dispersing element, the vaporizablematerial (e.g., fluid) can be vaporized (e.g., turned into vapor ormist) and the vapor can be dispersed via a system pump and/or a suckingaction of the user. In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersingelement can cause dispersion of the vaporizable material by producingultrasonic vibrations. An electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element can cause ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations to the disc. The ultrasonic vibrations can cause thevaporizable material to disperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from thevaporizable material.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid. In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100can be configured to permit a user to select between using a heatingelement of the vaporizer 108 or the piezoelectric dispersing element. Inanother aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can be configured to permita user to utilize both a heating element of the vaporizer 108 and thepiezoelectric dispersing element.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a heating casing126. The heating casing 126 can enclose one or more of the container110, the vaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. In a further aspect, theheating casing 126 can enclose one or more components that make up thecontainer 110, the vaporizer 108, and/or the outlet 114. The heatingcasing 126 can be made of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heatingcasing 126 can have varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing126 can be coupled to the power supply 120 to receive power to heat theheating casing 126. In another aspect, the heating casing 126 can becoupled to the vaporizer 108 to heat the heating casing 126. In anotheraspect, the heating casing 126 can serve an insulation role.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a filtrationelement 128. The filtration element 128 can be configured to remove(e.g., filter, purify, etc.) contaminants from air entering the roboticvapor device 100. The filtration element 128 can optionally comprise afan 130 to assist in delivering air to the filtration element 128. Therobotic vapor device 100 can be configured to intake air into thefiltration element 128, filter the air, and pass the filtered air to thevaporizer 108 for use in vaporizing the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the robotic vapor device100 can be configured to intake air into the filtration element 128,filter the air, and bypass the vaporizer 108 by passing the filtered airdirectly to the outlet 114 for inhalation by a user.

In an aspect, the filtration element 128 can comprise cotton, polymer,wool, satin, meta materials and the like. The filtration element 128 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 128 can comprise electrostatic plates, ultraviolet light, a HEPAfilter, combinations thereof, and the like.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a coolingelement 132. The cooling element 132 can be configured to cool vaporexiting the vaporizer 108 prior to passing through the outlet 114. Thecooling element 132 can cool vapor by utilizing air or space within therobotic vapor device 100. The air used by the cooling element 132 can beeither static (existing in the robotic vapor device 100) or drawn intoan intake and through the cooling element 132 and the robotic vapordevice 100. The intake can comprise various pumping, pressure, fan, orother intake systems for drawing air into the cooling element 132. In anaspect, the cooling element 132 can reside separately or can beintegrated the vaporizer 108. The cooling element 132 can be a singlecooled electronic element within a tube or space and/or the coolingelement 132 can be configured as a series of coils or as a grid likestructure. The materials for the cooling element 132 can be metal,liquid, polymer, natural substance, synthetic substance, air, or anycombination thereof. The cooling element 132 can be powered by the powersupply 120, by a separate battery (not shown), or other power source(not shown) including the use of excess heat energy created by thevaporizer 108 being converted to energy used for cooling by virtue of asmall turbine or pressure system to convert the energy. Heatdifferentials between the vaporizer 108 and the cooling element 132 canalso be converted to energy utilizing commonly known geothermal energyprinciples.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a magneticelement 134. For example, the magnetic element 134 can comprise anelectromagnet, a ceramic magnet, a ferrite magnet, and/or the like. Themagnetic element 134 can be configured to apply a magnetic field to airas it is brought into the robotic vapor device 100, in the vaporizer108, and/or as vapor exits the outlet 114.

The input/output device 112 can be used to select whether vapor exitingthe outlet 114 should be cooled or not cooled and/or heated or notheated and/or magnetized or not magnetized. For example, a user can usethe input/output device 112 to selectively cool vapor at times and notcool vapor at other times. The user can use the input/output device 112to selectively heat vapor at times and not heat vapor at other times.The user can use the input/output device 112 to selectively magnetizevapor at times and not magnetize vapor at other times. The user canfurther use the input/output device 112 to select a desired smoothness,temperature, and/or range of temperatures. The user can adjust thetemperature of the vapor by selecting or clicking on a clickable settingon a part of the robotic vapor device 100. The user can use, forexample, a graphical user interface (GUI) or a mechanical input enabledby virtue of clicking a rotational mechanism at either end of therobotic vapor device 100.

In an aspect, cooling control can be set within the robotic vapor device100 settings via the processor 102 and system software (e.g., dynamiclinked libraries). The memory 104 can store settings. Suggestions andremote settings can be communicated to and/or from the robotic vapordevice 100 via the input/output device 112 and/or the network accessdevice 106. Cooling of the vapor can be set and calibrated betweenheating and cooling mechanisms to what is deemed an ideal temperature bythe manufacturer of the robotic vapor device 100 for the vaporizablematerial. For example, a temperature can be set such that resultantvapor delivers the coolest feeling to the average user but does notpresent any health risk to the user by virtue of the vapor being toocold, including the potential for rapid expansion of cooled vapor withinthe lungs and the damaging of tissue by vapor which has been cooled to atemperature which may cause frostbite like symptoms.

In another aspect, the fan 130 can comprise one or more fans. Forexample, the fan 130 can comprise a fan configured to expel air/vaporfrom the robotic vapor device 100 and a fan configured to intake airinto the robotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the robotic vapordevice 100 can be configured to receive air, smoke, vapor or othermaterial and analyze the contents of the air, smoke, vapor or othermaterial using one or more sensors 136 in order to at least one ofanalyze, classify, compare, validate, refute, and/or catalogue the same.A result of the analysis can be, for example, an identification of atleast one of medical, recreational, homeopathic, olfactory elements,spices, other cooking ingredients, ingredients analysis from foodproducts, fuel analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, genetic modificationtesting analysis, dating, fossil and/or relic analysis and the like. Therobotic vapor device 100 can pass utilize, for example, massspectrometry, PH testing, genetic testing, particle and/or cellulartesting, sensor based testing and other diagnostic and wellness testingeither via locally available components or by transmitting data to aremote system for analysis.

In an aspect, a user can create a custom scent by using the roboticvapor device 100 to intake air elements, where the robotic vapor device100 (or third-party networked device) analyzes the olfactory elementsand/or biological elements within the sample and then formulates areplica scent within the robotic vapor device 100 (or third-partynetworked device) that can be accessed by the user instantly, at a laterdate, with the ability to purchase this custom scent from a networkede-commerce portal.

The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise an intake 138. The intake 138can be receptacle for receiving air from an area surrounding the intake138. In another aspect, the intake can be a receptacle for receiving atleast a portion of a detachable vaporizer. In an aspect, the intake 138can form an airtight seal with a detachable vaporizer. In anotheraspect, the intake 138 can form a non-airtight seal with a detachablevaporizer. The robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a pump 140 (orother similar suction mechanism) coupled to the intake 138. The pump 140can be configured to draw air from an area surrounding the intake 138.In an aspect, one or more fan 130 can be configured to assist the pump140 in drawing air into the robotic vapor device 100.

Air drawn in by the pump 140 through the intake 138 can be passed to ananalysis chamber 141. The analysis chamber 141 can be a receptaclewithin the robotic vapor device 100 configured for holding the drawn airand for exposing the air to one or more sensors 136 in order to at leastone of analyze, classify, compare, validate, refute, and/or cataloguethe same. A result of the analysis can be, for example, a performanceindicator for a detachable vaporizer (any measure indicative of whethera detachable vaporizer is performing as expected), an identification ofat least one of medical, recreational, homeopathic, olfactory elements,spices, other cooking ingredients, ingredients analysis from foodproducts, fuel analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, and the like. Therobotic vapor device 100 can utilize, for example, mass spectrometry,gas chromatography, PH testing, particle and/or cellular testing, sensorbased testing and other diagnostic and wellness testing either vialocally available components or by transmitting data to a remote systemfor analysis. The mass spectrometry and/or gas chromatography systemsdisclosed herein can be implemented in a compact form factor, as isknown in the art. Mass spectrometry is an analytical chemistry techniquethat identifies an amount and type of chemicals present in a sample bymeasuring the mass-to-charge ratio and abundance of gas-phase ions. Amass spectrum (plural spectra) is a plot of the ion signal as a functionof the mass-to-charge ratio. The spectra are used to determine theelemental or isotopic signature of a sample, the masses of particles andof molecules, and to elucidate the chemical structures of molecules,such as peptides and other chemical compounds. Mass spectrometry worksby ionizing chemical compounds to generate charged molecules or moleculefragments and measuring their mass-to-charge ratios.

In a typical mass spectrometry procedure, a sample of the drawn air, isionized, for example by bombarding the air/vapor with electrons. Thiscan cause some of the sample's molecules to break into chargedfragments. These ions are then separated according to theirmass-to-charge ratio, typically by accelerating them and subjecting themto an electric or magnetic field: ions of the same mass-to-charge ratiowill undergo the same amount of deflection. The ions are detected by amechanism capable of detecting charged particles, such as an electronmultiplier. Results are displayed as spectra of the relative abundanceof detected ions as a function of the mass-to-charge ratio. The atoms ormolecules in the sample can be identified by correlating known masses tothe identified masses stored on the memory device 104 or through acharacteristic fragmentation pattern. Thus, a composition of the drawnair can be determined.

In another aspect, nanosensor technology using nanostructures: singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), combined with a silicon-basedmicrofabrication and micromachining process can be used. This technologyprovides a sensor array that can accommodate different nanostructuresfor specific applications with the advantages of high sensitivity, lowpower consumption, compactness, high yield and low cost. This platformprovides an array of sensing elements for chemical detection. Eachsensor in the array can comprise a nanostructure—chosen from manydifferent categories of sensing material—and an interdigitated electrode(IDE) as a transducer. It is one type of electrochemical sensor thatimplies the transfer of charge from one electrode to another. This meansthat at least two electrodes constitute an electrochemical cell to forma closed electrical circuit. Due to the interaction between nanotubedevices and gas molecules, the electron configuration is changed in thenanostructured sensing device, therefore, the changes in the electronicsignal such as current or voltage were observed before and during theexposure of gas species (such as NO 2, NH 3, etc.). By measuring theconductivity change of the CNT device, the concentration of the chemicalspecies, such as gas molecules in the air/vapor drawn from the roboticvapor device 100, can be measured.

In another aspect, the one or more sensors 136 can comprise one or moreof, a biochemical/chemical sensor, a thermal sensor, a radiation sensor,a mechanical sensor, an optical sensor, a mechanical sensor, a magneticsensor, an electrical sensor, combinations thereof and the like. Thebiochemical/chemical sensor can be configured to detect one or morebiochemical/chemicals causing a negative environmental condition suchas, but not limited to, smoke, a vapor, a gas, a liquid, a solid, anodor, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The biochemical/chemicalsensor can comprise one or more of a mass spectrometer, aconducting/nonconducting regions sensor, a SAW sensor, a quartzmicrobalance sensor, a conductive composite sensor, a chemiresitor, ametal oxide gas sensor, an organic gas sensor, a MOSFET, a piezoelectricdevice, an infrared sensor, a sintered metal oxide sensor, a Pd-gateMOSFET, a metal FET structure, a electrochemical cell, a conductingpolymer sensor, a catalytic gas sensor, an organic semiconducting gassensor, a solid electrolyte gas sensors, a piezoelectric quartz crystalsensor, and/or combinations thereof.

A semiconductor sensor can be configured to detect gases by a chemicalreaction that takes place when the gas comes in direct contact with thesensor. Tin dioxide is the most common material used in semiconductorsensors, and the electrical resistance in the sensor is decreased whenit comes in contact with the monitored gas. The resistance of the tindioxide is typically around 50 kΩ in air but can drop to around 3.5 kΩin the presence of 1% methane. This change in resistance is used tocalculate the gas concentration. Semiconductor sensors can be commonlyused to detect hydrogen, oxygen, alcohol vapor, and harmful gases suchas carbon monoxide. A semiconductor sensors can be used as a carbonmonoxide sensors. A semiconductor sensor can be used as a breathalyzers.Because the sensor must come in contact with the gas to detect it,semiconductor sensors work over a smaller distance than infrared pointor ultrasonic detectors.

The thermal sensor can be configured to detect temperature, heat, heatflow, entropy, heat capacity, combinations thereof, and the like.Exemplary thermal sensors include, but are not limited to,thermocouples, such as a semiconducting thermocouples, noisethermometry, thermoswitches, thermistors, metal thermoresistors,semiconducting thermoresistors, thermodiodes, thermotransistors,calorimeters, thermometers, indicators, and fiber optics.

The radiation sensor can be configured to detect gamma rays, X-rays,ultra-violet rays, visible, infrared, microwaves and radio waves.Exemplary radiation sensors include, but are not limited to, nuclearradiation microsensors, such as scintillation counters and solid statedetectors, ultra-violet, visible and near infrared radiationmicrosensors, such as photoconductive cells, photodiodes,phototransistors, infrared radiation microsensors, such asphotoconductive IR sensors and pyroelectric sensors.

The optical sensor can be configured to detect visible, near infrared,and infrared waves. The mechanical sensor can be configured to detectdisplacement, velocity, acceleration, force, torque, pressure, mass,flow, acoustic wavelength, and amplitude. Exemplary mechanical sensorsinclude, but are not limited to, displacement microsensors, capacitiveand inductive displacement sensors, optical displacement sensors,ultrasonic displacement sensors, pyroelectric, velocity and flowmicrosensors, transistor flow microsensors, acceleration microsensors,piezoresistive microaccelerometers, force, pressure and strainmicrosensors, and piezoelectric crystal sensors. The magnetic sensor canbe configured to detect magnetic field, flux, magnetic moment,magnetization, and magnetic permeability. The electrical sensor can beconfigured to detect charge, current, voltage, resistance, conductance,capacitance, inductance, dielectric permittivity, polarization andfrequency.

Upon sensing a condition of the air/vapor in the analysis chamber 141,the one or more sensors 136 can provide data to the processor 102 todetermine the nature of the condition and to generate/transmit one ormore notifications based on the condition. The one or more notificationscan be deployed to a detachable vaporizer, to a user's wireless device,a remote computing device, and/or synced accounts. For example, thenetwork device access device 106 can be used to transmit the one or morenotifications directly (e.g., via Bluetooth®) to a user's smartphone toprovide information to the user. In another aspect, the network accessdevice 106 can be used to transmit sensed information and/or the one ormore alerts to a remote server for use in syncing one or more otherdevices used by the user (e.g., other vapor devices, other electronicdevices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. . . . ). In another aspect,the one or more alerts can be provided to the user of the robotic vapordevice 100 via vibrations, audio, colors, and the like deployed from themask, for example through the input/output device 112. The input/outputdevice 112 can comprise one or more LED's of various colors to providevisual information to the user. In another example, the input/outputdevice 112 can comprise one or more speakers that can provide audioinformation to the user. For example, various patterns of beeps, sounds,and/or voice recordings can be utilized to provide the audio informationto the user. In another example, the input/output device 112 cancomprise an LCD screen/touchscreen that provides a summary and/ordetailed information regarding the condition and/or the one or morenotifications.

In another aspect, upon sensing a condition, the one or more sensors 136can provide data to the processor 102 to determine the nature of thecondition and to provide a recommendation for mitigating the condition.Mitigating the conditions can comprise, for example, adjusting one ormore operational parameters of a detachable vaporizer and/or thevaporizer 108 (e.g., temperature of vaporization, quantity of one ormore vaporizable materials vaporized, etc. . . . ). The processor 102can access a database stored in the memory device 104 to make such adetermination or the network device 106 can be used to requestinformation from a server to verify the sensor findings. In an aspect,the server can provide an analysis service to the robotic vapor device100. For example, the server can analyze data sent by the robotic vapordevice 100 based on a reading from the one or more sensors 136. Theserver can determine and transmit one or more recommendations to therobotic vapor device 100 to mitigate the sensed condition. The roboticvapor device 100 can use the one or more recommendations to transmit oneor more commands to a detachable vaporizer and/or the vaporizer 108 toreconfigure operation of the vaporizer 108.

In an aspect, the processor 102 (or a remote computing device) cangenerate an analysis result based on data generated by the one or moresensors 136 and/or the processor 102. The analysis result can relate toa blood alcohol level, a blood sugar level, a carbon dioxide level, avolatile organic compound (VOC) level, a chemical signature for adisease, a methane level, a hydrogen level, combinations thereof, andthe like. The analysis result can be displayed on a screen of the breathanalysis apparatus 100. In another aspect, the analysis result can bedisplayed on a screen of an electronic device in communication with thebreath analysis apparatus 100. For example, an electronic device canestablish a communication session with the breath analysis apparatus 100whereby data can be exchanged and the electronic device can provide auser interface that can control one or more functions of the breathanalysis apparatus 100 and/or display data received from the breathanalysis apparatus 100. The analysis result can relate to any detectedconstituent in the air.

In an aspect, the robotic vapor device 100 can comprise a globalpositioning system (GPS) unit 118. The GPS 118 can detect a currentlocation of the device 100. In some aspects, a user can request accessto one or more services that rely on a current location of the user. Forexample, the processor 102 can receive location data from the GPS 118,convert it to usable data, and transmit the usable data to the one ormore services via the network access device 106. GPS unit 118 canreceive position information from a constellation of satellites operatedby the U.S. Department of Defense. Alternately, the GPS unit 118 can bea GLONASS receiver operated by the Russian Federation Ministry ofDefense, or any other positioning device capable of providing accuratelocation information (for example, LORAN, inertial navigation, and thelike). The GPS unit 118 can contain additional logic, either software,hardware or both to receive the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)signals, operated by the Federal Aviation Administration, to correctdithering errors and provide the most accurate location possible.Overall accuracy of the positioning equipment subsystem containing WAASis generally in the two meter range.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 200 can be,for example, an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, an electronic vapor device, ahybrid electronic communication handset coupled/integrated vapor device,a robotic vapor device, a modified vapor device “mod,” a micro-sizedelectronic vapor device, a robotic vapor device, and the like. Thevaporizer 200 can be used internally of the robotic vapor device 100 orcan be a separate device. For example, the vaporizer 200 can be used inplace of the vaporizer 108.

The vaporizer 200 can comprise or be coupled to one or more containers202 containing a vaporizable material, for example a fluid. For example,coupling between the vaporizer 200 and the one or more containers 202can be via a wick 204, via a valve, or by some other structure. Couplingcan operate independently of gravity, such as by capillary action orpressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 200 can be configured tovaporize the vaporizable material from the one or more containers 202 atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. Vaporizable material (e.g., fluid)can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206. In an aspectthe vaporizable material can comprise aromatic elements. In an aspect,the aromatic elements can be medicinal, recreational, and/or wellnessrelated. The aromatic element can include, but is not limited to, atleast one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint, menthol,herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes, custom mixedperfume formulated inside the robotic vapor device 100 and aromasconstructed to replicate the smell of different geographic places,conditions, and/or occurrences. For example, the smell of places mayinclude specific or general sports venues, well known traveldestinations, the mix of one's own personal space or home. The smell ofconditions may include, for example, the smell of a pet, a baby, aseason, a general environment (e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexualnature (e.g., musk, pheromones, etc. . . . ). The one or morereplaceable cartridges 206 can contain the vaporizable material. If thevaporizable material is liquid, the cartridge can comprise the wick 204to aid in transporting the liquid to a mixing chamber 208. In thealternative, some other transport mode can be used. Each of the one ormore replaceable cartridges 206 can be configured to fit inside andengage removably with a receptacle (such as the container 202 and/or asecondary container) of the robotic vapor device 100. In an alternative,or in addition, one or more fluid containers 210 can be fixed in therobotic vapor device 100 and configured to be refillable. In an aspect,one or more materials can be vaporized at a single time by the vaporizer200. For example, some material can be vaporized and drawn through anexhaust port 212 and/or some material can be vaporized and exhausted viaa smoke simulator outlet (not shown).

The mixing chamber 208 can also receive an amount of one or morecompounds (e.g., vaporizable material) to be vaporized. For example, theprocessor 102 can determine a first amount of a first compound anddetermine a second amount of a second compound. The processor 102 cancause the withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound from afirst container into the mixing chamber and the second amount of thesecond compound from a second container into the mixing chamber. Theprocessor 102 can also determine a target dose of the first compound,determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and the secondcompound based on the target dose, determine the first amount of thefirst compound based on the vaporization ratio, determine the secondamount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio, and causethe withdrawal of the first amount of the first compound into the mixingchamber, and the withdrawal of the second amount of the second compoundinto the mixing chamber.

The processor 102 can also determine a target dose of the firstcompound, determine a vaporization ratio of the first compound and thesecond compound based on the target dose, determine the first amount ofthe first compound based on the vaporization ratio, and determine thesecond amount of the second compound based on the vaporization ratio.After expelling the vapor through an exhaust port for inhalation by auser, the processor 102 can determine that a cumulative dose isapproaching the target dose and reduce the vaporization ratio. In anaspect, one or more of the vaporization ratio, the target dose, and/orthe cumulative dose can be determined remotely and transmitted to therobotic vapor device 100 for use.

In operation, a heating element 214 can vaporize or nebulize thevaporizable material in the mixing chamber 208, producing an inhalablevapor/mist that can be expelled via the exhaust port 212. In an aspect,the heating element 214 can comprise a heater coupled to the wick (or aheated wick) 204 operatively coupled to (for example, in fluidcommunication with) the mixing chamber 210. The heating element 214 cancomprise a nickel-chromium wire or the like, with a temperature sensor(not shown) such as a thermistor or thermocouple. Within definablelimits, by controlling power to the wick 204, a rate of vaporization canbe independently controlled. A multiplexer 216 can receive power fromany suitable source and exchange data signals with a processor, forexample, the processor 102 of the robotic vapor device 100, for controlof the vaporizer 200. At a minimum, control can be provided between nopower (off state) and one or more powered states. Other controlmechanisms can also be suitable.

In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can comprise a piezoelectricdispersing element.

In some aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can be charged bya battery, and can be driven by a processor on a circuit board. Thecircuit board can be produced using a polyimide such as Kapton, or othersuitable material. The piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise athin metal disc which causes dispersion of the fluid fed into thedispersing element via the wick or other soaked piece of organicmaterial through vibration. Once in contact with the piezoelectricdispersing element, the vaporizable material (e.g., fluid) can bevaporized (e.g., turned into vapor or mist) and the vapor can bedispersed via a system pump and/or a sucking action of the user. In someaspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can cause dispersion ofthe vaporizable material by producing ultrasonic vibrations. An electricfield applied to a piezoelectric material within the piezoelectricelement can cause ultrasonic expansion and contraction of thepiezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonic vibrations to the disc.The ultrasonic vibrations can cause the vaporizable material todisperse, thus forming a vapor or mist from the vaporizable material.

In an aspect, the vaporizer 200 can be configured to permit a user toselect between using the heating element 214 or the piezoelectricdispersing element. In another aspect, the vaporizer 200 can beconfigured to permit a user to utilize both the heating element 214 andthe piezoelectric dispersing element.

In some aspects, the connection between a power supply and thepiezoelectric dispersing element can be facilitated using one or moreconductive coils. The conductive coils can provide an ultrasonic powerinput to the piezoelectric dispersing element. For example, the signalcarried by the coil can have a frequency of approximately 107.8 kHz. Insome aspects, the piezoelectric dispersing element can comprise apiezoelectric dispersing element that can receive the ultrasonic signaltransmitted from the power supply through the coils, and can causevaporization of the vaporizable liquid by producing ultrasonicvibrations. An ultrasonic electric field applied to a piezoelectricmaterial within the piezoelectric element causes ultrasonic expansionand contraction of the piezoelectric material, resulting in ultrasonicvibrations according to the frequency of the signal. The vaporizableliquid can be vibrated by the ultrasonic energy produced by thepiezoelectric dispersing element, thus causing dispersal and/oratomization of the liquid.

FIG. 3 illustrates a vaporizer 300 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with two containers 202 a and 202 b containing avaporizable material, for example a fluid or a solid. In an aspect, thefluid can be the same fluid in both containers or the fluid can bedifferent in each container. In an aspect the fluid can comprisearomatic elements. The aromatic element can include, but is not limitedto, at least one of lavender or other floral aromatic eLiquids, mint,menthol, herbal soil or geologic, plant based, name brand perfumes,custom mixed perfume formulated inside the robotic vapor device 100 andaromas constructed to replicate the smell of different geographicplaces, conditions, and/or occurrences. For example, the smell of placesmay include specific or general sports venues, well known traveldestinations, the mix of one's own personal space or home. The smell ofconditions may include, for example, the smell of a pet, a baby, aseason, a general environment (e.g., a forest), a new car, a sexualnature (e.g., musk, pheromones, etc. . . . ). Coupling between thevaporizer 200 and the container 202 a and the container 202 b can be viaa wick 204 a and a wick 204 b, respectively, via a valve, or by someother structure. Coupling can operate independently of gravity, such asby capillary action or pressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer 300can be configured to mix in varying proportions the fluids contained inthe container 202 a and the container 202 b and vaporize the mixture atcontrolled rates in response to mechanical input from a component of therobotic vapor device 100, and/or in response to control signals from theprocessor 102 or another component. For example, based on a vaporizationratio. In an aspect, a mixing element 302 can be coupled to thecontainer 202 a and the container 202 b. The mixing element can, inresponse to a control signal from the processor 102, withdraw selectquantities of vaporizable material in order to create a customizedmixture of different types of vaporizable material. Vaporizable material(e.g., fluid) can be supplied by one or more replaceable cartridges 206a and 206 b. The one or more replaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b cancontain a vaporizable material. If the vaporizable material is liquid,the cartridge can comprise the wick 204 a or 204 b to aid intransporting the liquid to a mixing chamber 208. In the alternative,some other transport mode can be used. Each of the one or morereplaceable cartridges 206 a and 206 b can be configured to fit insideand engage removably with a receptacle (such as the container 202 a orthe container 202 b and/or a secondary container) of the robotic vapordevice 100. In an alternative, or in addition, one or more fluidcontainers 210 a and 210 b can be fixed in the robotic vapor device 100and configured to be refillable. In an aspect, one or more materials canbe vaporized at a single time by the vaporizer 300. For example, somematerial can be vaporized and drawn through an exhaust port 212 and/orsome material can be vaporized and exhausted via a smoke simulatoroutlet (not shown).

FIG. 4 illustrates a vaporizer 200 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 with a heating casing 402. The heating casing 402 canenclose the heating element 214 or can be adjacent to the heatingelement 214. The heating casing 402 is illustrated with dashed lines,indicating components contained therein. The heating casing 402 can bemade of ceramic, metal, and/or porcelain. The heating casing 402 canhave varying thickness. In an aspect, the heating casing 402 can becoupled to the multiplexer 216 to receive power to heat the heatingcasing 402. In another aspect, the heating casing 402 can be coupled tothe heating element 214 to heat the heating casing 402. In anotheraspect, the heating casing 402 can serve an insulation role.

FIG. 5 illustrates the vaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, butillustrates the heating casing 402 with solid lines, indicatingcomponents contained therein. Other placements of the heating casing 402are contemplated. For example, the heating casing 402 can be placedafter the heating element 214 and/or the mixing chamber 208.

FIG. 6 illustrates a vaporizer 600 that comprises the elements of thevaporizer 200 of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, with the addition of a coolingelement 602. The vaporizer 600 can optionally comprise the heatingcasing 402. The cooling element 602 can comprise one or more of apowered cooling element, a cooling air system, and/or or a cooling fluidsystem. The cooling element 602 can be self-powered, co-powered, ordirectly powered by a battery and/or charging system within the roboticvapor device 100 (e.g., the power supply 120). In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise an electrically connected conductive coil,grating, and/or other design to efficiently distribute cooling to the atleast one of the vaporized and/or non-vaporized air. For example, thecooling element 602 can be configured to cool air as it is brought intothe vaporizer 600/mixing chamber 208 and/or to cool vapor after it exitsthe mixing chamber 208. The cooling element 602 can be deployed suchthat the cooling element 602 is surrounded by the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214. In another aspect, the heated casing 402and/or the heating element 214 can be surrounded by the cooling element602. The cooling element 602 can utilize at least one of cooled air,cooled liquid, and/or cooled matter.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be a coil of any suitablelength and can reside proximate to the inhalation point of the vapor(e.g., the exhaust port 212). The temperature of the air is reduced asit travels through the cooling element 602. In an aspect, the coolingelement 602 can comprise any structure that accomplishes a coolingeffect. For example, the cooling element 602 can be replaced with ascreen with a mesh or grid-like structure, a conical structure, and/or aseries of cooling airlocks, either stationary or opening, in aperiscopic/telescopic manner. The cooling element 602 can be any shapeand/or can take multiple forms capable of cooling heated air, whichpasses through its space.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be any suitable cooling systemfor use in a vapor device. For example, a fan, a heat sink, a liquidcooling system, a chemical cooling system, combinations thereof, and thelike. In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can comprise a liquidcooling system whereby a fluid (e.g., water) passes through pipes in thevaporizer 600. As this fluid passes around the cooling element 602, thefluid absorbs heat, cooling air in the cooling element 602. After thefluid absorbs the heat, the fluid can pass through a heat exchangerwhich transfers the heat from the fluid to air blowing through the heatexchanger. By way of further example, the cooling element 602 cancomprise a chemical cooling system that utilizes an endothermicreaction. An example of an endothermic reaction is dissolving ammoniumnitrate in water. Such endothermic process is used in instant coldpacks. These cold packs have a strong outer plastic layer that holds abag of water and a chemical, or mixture of chemicals, that result in anendothermic reaction when dissolved in water. When the cold pack issqueezed, the inner bag of water breaks and the water mixes with thechemicals. The cold pack starts to cool as soon as the inner bag isbroken, and stays cold for over an hour. Many instant cold packs containammonium nitrate. When ammonium nitrate is dissolved in water, it splitsinto positive ammonium ions and negative nitrate ions. In the process ofdissolving, the water molecules contribute energy, and as a result, thewater cools down. Thus, the vaporizer 600 can comprise a chamber forreceiving the cooling element 602 in the form of a “cold pack.” The coldpack can be activated prior to insertion into the vaporizer 600 or canbe activated after insertion through use of a button/switch and the liketo mechanically activate the cold pack inside the vaporizer 400.

In an aspect, the cooling element 602 can be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the cooling element 602 can be moved closer to theexhaust port 212 or further from the exhaust port 212 to regulatetemperature. In another aspect, insulation can be incorporated as neededto maintain the integrity of heating and cooling, as well as absorbingany unwanted condensation due to internal or external conditions, or acombination thereof. The insulation can also be selectively moved withinthe vaporizer 600 to control the temperature of the air mixing withvapor. For example, the insulation can be moved to cover a portion,none, or all of the cooling element 602 to regulate temperature.

FIG. 7 illustrates a vaporizer 700 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. The vaporizer 700 can optionally comprise theheating casing 402 (not shown) and/or the cooling element 602 (notshown). The vaporizer 700 can comprise a magnetic element 702. Themagnetic element 702 can apply a magnetic field to vapor after exitingthe mixing chamber 208. The magnetic field can cause positively andnegatively charged particles in the vapor to curve in oppositedirections, according to the Lorentz force law with two particles ofopposite charge. The magnetic field can be created by at least one of anelectric current generating a charge or a pre-charged magnetic materialdeployed within the robotic vapor device 100. In an aspect, the magneticelement 702 can be built into the mixing chamber 208, the coolingelement 602, the heating casing 402, or can be a separate magneticelement 702.

FIG. 8 illustrates a vaporizer 800 that comprises elements in commonwith the vaporizer 200. In an aspect, the vaporizer 800 can comprise afiltration element 802. The filtration element 802 can be configured toremove (e.g., filter, purify, etc.) contaminants from air entering thevaporizer 800. The filtration element 802 can optionally comprise a fan804 to assist in delivering air to the filtration element 802. Thevaporizer 800 can be configured to intake air into the filtrationelement 802, filter the air, and pass the filtered air to the mixingchamber 208 for use in vaporizing the one or more vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials. In another aspect, the vaporizer 800 can beconfigured to intake air into the filtration element 802, filter theair, and bypass the mixing chamber 208 by engaging a door 806 and a door808 to pass the filtered air directly to the exhaust port 212 forinhalation by a user. In an aspect, filtered air that bypasses themixing chamber 208 by engaging the door 806 and the door 808 can passthrough a second filtration element 810 to further remove (e.g., filter,purify, etc.) contaminants from air entering the vaporizer 800. In anaspect, the vaporizer 800 can be configured to deploy and/or mix aproper/safe amount of oxygen which can be delivered either via the oneor more replaceable cartridges 206 or via air pumped into a mask fromexternal air and filtered through the filtration element 802 and/or thefiltration element 810.

In an aspect, the filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element810 can comprise cotton, polymer, wool, satin, meta materials and thelike. The filtration element 802 and/or the filtration element 810 cancomprise a filter material that at least one airborne particle and/orundesired gas by a mechanical mechanism, an electrical mechanism, and/ora chemical mechanism. The filter material can comprise one or morepieces of, a filter fabric that can filter out one or more airborneparticles and/or gasses. The filter fabric can be a woven and/ornon-woven material. The filter fabric can be made from natural fibers(e.g., cotton, wool, etc.) and/or from synthetic fibers (e.g.,polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). The thickness of the filterfabric can be varied depending on the desired filter efficiencies and/orthe region of the apparel where the filter fabric is to be used. Thefilter fabric can be designed to filter airborne particles and/or gassesby mechanical mechanisms (e.g., weave density), by electrical mechanisms(e.g., charged fibers, charged metals, etc.), and/or by chemicalmechanisms (e.g., absorptive charcoal particles, adsorptive materials,etc.). In as aspect, the filter material can comprise electricallycharged fibers such as, but not limited to, FILTRETE by 3M. In anotheraspect, the filter material can comprise a high density material similarto material used for medical masks which are used by medical personnelin doctors' offices, hospitals, and the like. In an aspect, the filtermaterial can be treated with an anti-bacterial solution and/or otherwisemade from anti-bacterial materials. In another aspect, the filtrationelement 802 and/or the filtration element 810 can comprise electrostaticplates, ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, combinations thereof, and thelike.

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary vapor device 900. The exemplary vapordevice 900 can comprise the robotic vapor device 100 and/or any of thevaporizers disclosed herein. The exemplary vapor device 900 illustratesa display 902. The display 902 can be a touchscreen. The display 902 canbe configured to enable a user to control any and/or all functionalityof the exemplary vapor device 900. For example, a user can utilize thedisplay 902 to enter a pass code to lock and/or unlock the exemplaryvapor device 900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise abiometric interface 904. For example, the biometric interface 904 cancomprise a fingerprint scanner, an eye scanner, a facial scanner, andthe like. The biometric interface 904 can be configured to enable a userto control any and/or all functionality of the exemplary vapor device900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can comprise an audio interface 906.The audio interface 906 can comprise a button that, when engaged,enables a microphone 908. The microphone 908 can receive audio signalsand provide the audio signals to a processor for interpretation into oneor more commands to control one or more functions of the exemplary vapordevice 900. The exemplary vapor device 900 can be coupled to the roboticvapor device 101 for testing and reconfiguration.

FIG. 10 illustrates exemplary information that can be provided to a uservia the display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900 or via a display911 of an electronic device 910 in communication with the exemplaryvapor device 900. The display 902 can provide information to a user suchas a puff count, an amount of vaporizable material remaining in one ormore containers, battery remaining, signal strength, combinationsthereof, and the like. The display 911 can provide the same or differentinformation to the user as available on the display 902. In an aspect,the exemplary vapor device 900 does not comprise the display 902. Thedisplay 911 can provide a user interface that provides information andprovides control over one or more functions of the exemplary vapordevice 900. The one or more functions can comprise one or more of acommunity function, an e-commerce function, or a vapor deviceoperability function. The community function can comprise at least oneof a social networking function, transmitting or receiving arecommendation, transmitting or receiving a message, or transmitting orreceiving a location of a user. The e-commerce function can comprise atleast one of purchasing a component for use with the vapor device,purchasing a vaporizable or non-vaporizable material for use with thevapor device, purchasing another vapor device or components thereof,selling a component for use with the vapor device or another vapordevice, selling a vaporizable or non-vaporizable material for use withthe vapor device, or selling the vapor device or another vapor device.The device operability function can comprise at least one of controllingthe vapor device, displaying diagnostic information, displaying repairinformation, displaying calibration information, displaying usageinformation, or displaying information corresponding to detectedconstituents of material vaporized by the vapor device.

The user interface can comprise at least one of a lighted signal light,a gauge, a representation of a box, a representation of a form, a checkmark, an avatar, a visual image, a graphic design, a list, an activecalibration or calculation, a 2-dimensional fractal design, a3-dimensional fractal design, a 2-dimensional representation of thevapor device or another vapor device, or a 3-dimensional representationof the vapor device or another vapor device. At least one of the2-dimensional fractal design or the 3-dimensional fractal design cancontinuously or periodically expand or contract to various scales of theoriginal fractal design.

The user interface can provide the user with information regarding oneor more detected constituents in the air and can advise the user toactive a filtration component of the exemplary vapor device 900. In theexample of FIG. 10, the exemplary vapor device 900 has detected that thepollen count is at the medium-high level and provides the option to theuser to activate the filter. In another aspect, the filter can beactivated automatically if the detected level of the one or moreconstituents exceeds a threshold.

FIG. 11 illustrates a series of user interfaces that can be provided viathe display 902 of the exemplary vapor device 900 or via the display 911of the electronic device 910 in communication with the exemplary vapordevice 900. In an aspect, the exemplary vapor device 900 can beconfigured for one or more of multi-mode vapor usage. For example, theexemplary vapor device 900 can be configured to enable a user to inhalevapor (vape mode) or to release vapor into the atmosphere (aroma mode).User interface 1100 a provides a user with interface elements to selectwhich mode the user wishes to engage, a Vape Mode 1102, an Aroma Mode1104, or an option to go back 1106 and return to the previous screen.The interface element Vape Mode 1102 enables a user to engage avaporizer to generate a vapor for inhalation. The interface elementAroma Mode 1104 enables a user to engage the vaporizer to generate avapor for release into the atmosphere.

In the event a user selects the Vape Mode 1102, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and provide theresulting vapor to the user for inhalation. The user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 b which provides the user an option to selectinterface elements that will determine which vaporizable material tovaporize. For example, an option of Mix 1 1108, Mix 2 1110, or a New Mix1112. The interface element Mix 1 1108 enables a user to engage one ormore containers that contain vaporizable material in a predefined amountand/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 1 1108 can result in theexemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single container containing asingle type of vaporizable material or engaging a plurality ofcontainers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. The interface element Mix 2 1110 enables a user toengage one or more containers that contain vaporizable material in apredefined amount and/or ratio. In an aspect, a selection of Mix 2 1110can result in the exemplary vapor device 900 engaging a single containercontaining a single type of vaporizable material or engaging a pluralityof containers containing a different types of vaporizable material invarying amounts. In an aspect, a selection of New Mix 1112 can result inthe exemplary vapor device 900 receiving a new mixture, formula, recipe,etc. . . . of vaporizable materials and/or engage one or more containersthat contain vaporizable material in the new mixture.

Upon selecting, for example, the Mix 1 1108, the user can be presentedwith user interface 1100 c. User interface 1100 c indicates to the userthat Mix 1 has been selected via an indicator 1114. The user can bepresented with options that control how the user wishes to experiencethe selected vapor. The user can be presented with interface elementsCool 1116, Filter 1118, and Smooth 1120. The interface element Cool 1116enables a user to engage one or more cooling elements to reduce thetemperature of the vapor. The interface element Filter 1118 enables auser to engage one or more filter elements to filter the air used in thevaporization process. The interface element Smooth 1120 enables a userto engage one or more heating casings, cooling elements, filterelements, and/or magnetic elements to provide the user with a smoothervaping experience.

Upon selecting New Mix 1112, the user can be presented with userinterface 1100 d. User interface 1100 d provides the user with acontainer one ratio interface element 1122, a container two ratiointerface element 1124, and Save 1126. The container one ratio interfaceelement 1122 and the container two ratio interface element 1124 providea user the ability to select an amount of each type of vaporizablematerial contained in container one and/or container two to utilize as anew mix. The container one ratio interface element 1122 and thecontainer two ratio interface element 1124 can provide a user with aslider that adjusts the percentages of each type of vaporizable materialbased on the user dragging the slider. In an aspect, a mix can comprise100% on one type of vaporizable material or any percent combination(e.g., 50/50, 75/25, 85/15, 95/5, etc. . . . ). Once the user issatisfied with the new mix, the user can select Save 1126 to save thenew mix for later use.

In the event a user selects the Aroma Mode 1104, the exemplary vapordevice 900 will be configured to vaporize material and release theresulting vapor into the atmosphere. The user can be presented with userinterface 1100 b, 1100 c, and/or 1100 d as described above, but theresulting vapor will be released to the atmosphere.

In an aspect, the user can be presented with user interface 1100 e. Theuser interface 1100 e can provide the user with interface elementsIdentify 1128, Save 1130, and Upload 1132. The interface elementIdentify 1128 enables a user to engage one or more sensors in theexemplary vapor device 900 to analyze the surrounding environment. Forexample, activating the interface element Identify 1128 can engage asensor to determine the presence of a negative environmental conditionsuch as smoke, a bad smell, chemicals, etc. Activating the interfaceelement Identify 1128 can engage a sensor to determine the presence of apositive environmental condition, for example, an aroma. The interfaceelement Save 1130 enables a user to save data related to the analyzednegative and/or positive environmental condition in memory local to theexemplary vapor device 900. The interface element Upload 1132 enables auser to engage a network access device to transmit data related to theanalyzed negative and/or positive environmental condition to a remoteserver for storage and/or analysis.

In an aspect, the user interfaces provided via the display 902 of theexemplary vapor device 900 can be used to select a mix of vaporizablematerial for vaporization. The exemplary vapor device 900 can be coupledto the robotic vapor device 101 and the mix can be vaporized andresultant vapor drawn into the robotic vapor device 101. The roboticvapor device 101 can analyze the vapor and provide information relatedto the contents of the vapor. The information can be compared to theintended mix to confirm that the exemplary vapor device 900 does notrequire calibration to properly mix and/or vaporize the mix ofvaporizable material.

In one aspect of the disclosure, a system can be configured to provideservices such as network-related services to a user device. FIG. 12illustrates various aspects of an exemplary environment in which thepresent methods and systems can operate. The present disclosure isrelevant to systems and methods for providing services to a user device,for example, electronic vapor devices which can include, but are notlimited to, a vape-bot, micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette,hybrid handset and vapor device, and the like. Other user devices thatcan be used in the systems and methods include, but are not limited to,a smart watch (and any other form of “smart” wearable technology), asmartphone, a tablet, a laptop, a desktop, and the like. In an aspect,one or more network devices can be configured to provide variousservices to one or more devices, such as devices located at or near apremises. In another aspect, the network devices can be configured torecognize an authoritative device for the premises and/or a particularservice or services available at the premises. As an example, anauthoritative device can be configured to govern or enable connectivityto a network such as the Internet or other remote resources, provideaddress and/or configuration services like DHCP, and/or provide namingor service discovery services for a premises, or a combination thereof.Those skilled in the art will appreciate that present methods can beused in various types of networks and systems that employ both digitaland analog equipment. One skilled in the art will appreciate thatprovided herein is a functional description and that the respectivefunctions can be performed by software, hardware, or a combination ofsoftware and hardware.

The network and system can comprise a user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or1202 c in communication with a computing device 1204 such as a server,for example. The computing device 1204 can be disposed locally orremotely relative to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Asan example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204 can be in communication via a private and/orpublic network 1220 such as the Internet or a local area network. Otherforms of communications can be used such as wired and wirelesstelecommunication channels, for example. In another aspect, the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can communicate directly withoutthe use of the network 1220 (for example, via Bluetooth®, infrared, andthe like).

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can be anelectronic device such as an electronic vapor device (e.g., vape-bot,micro-vapor device, vapor pipe, e-cigarette, hybrid handset and vapordevice), a robotic vapor device, a smartphone, a smart watch, acomputer, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a set top box, a displaydevice, or other device capable of communicating with the computingdevice 1204. As an example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202c can comprise a communication element 1206 for providing an interfaceto a user to interact with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 cand/or the computing device 1204. The communication element 1206 can beany interface for presenting and/or receiving information to/from theuser, such as user feedback. An example interface can be communicationinterface such as a web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer, MozillaFirefox, Google Chrome, Safari, or the like). Other software, hardware,and/or interfaces can be used to provide communication between the userand one or more of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and thecomputing device 1204. In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c can have at least one similar interface quality such as asymbol, a voice activation protocol, a graphical coherence, a startupsequence continuity element of sound, light, vibration or symbol. In anaspect, the interface can comprise at least one of lighted signallights, gauges, boxes, forms, words, video, audio scrolling, userselection systems, vibrations, check marks, avatars, matrix', visualimages, graphic designs, lists, active calibrations or calculations, 2Dinteractive fractal designs, 3D fractal designs, 2D and/or 3Drepresentations of vapor devices and other interface system functions.

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can form apeer-to-peer network. The user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c canbe configured for measuring air in proximity to each of the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and report any resulting measurement data(e.g., concentration of one or more constituents, and the like) to eachof the other of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Thus,each of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can derive aprofile for distribution of one or more constituents within an areamonitored by the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Each of theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c an make a determinationwhether to vaporize one or more vaporizable materials (and whichvaporizable materials to vaporize) based on an analysis of the totalmeasurement data combined from each of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c. For example, the user device 1202 a can determine reportthe presence of constituent A to the user device 1202 b and/or 1202 c,the user device 1202 b can determine report the presence of constituentA to the user device 1202 aand/or 1202 c, and the user device 1202 c candetermine report the presence of constituent A to the user device 1202 aand/or 1202 b. It may be determined that the presence of constituent Aexceeds a threshold established by an air treatment protocol in theproximity of user device 1202 a and user device 1202 b. Accordingly,user device 1202 a and user device 1202 b can determine to vaporize oneor more vaporizable materials to counter the effects of constituent A inamounts relative to the presence of constituent A in proximity to eachdevice. User device 1202 c can either not vaporize one or morevaporizable materials to counter the effects of constituent A or,depending on the air treatment protocol, the user device 1202 ccanvaporize one or more vaporizable materials to counter the effects ofconstituent A, despite the presence of constituent A in the proximity ofthe user device 1202 c not exceeding a threshold.

As an example, the communication element 1206 can request or queryvarious files from a local source and/or a remote source. As a furtherexample, the communication element 1206 can transmit data to a local orremote device such as the computing device 1204. In an aspect, data canbe shared anonymously with the computing device 1204.

In an aspect, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can beassociated with a user identifier or device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c. As an example, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b,and/or 1208 c can be any identifier, token, character, string, or thelike, for differentiating one user or user device (e.g., user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c) from another user or user device. In afurther aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c canidentify a user or user device as belonging to a particular class ofusers or user devices. As a further example, the device identifier 1208a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c can comprise information relating to the userdevice such as a manufacturer, a model or type of device, a serviceprovider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c,a state of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, a locator,and/or a label or classifier. Other information can be represented bythe device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c.

In an aspect, the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208 c cancomprise an address element 1210 and a service element 1212. In anaspect, the address element 1210 can comprise or provide an internetprotocol address, a network address, a media access control (MAC)address, an Internet address, or the like. As an example, the addresselement 1210 can be relied upon to establish a communication sessionbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computingdevice 1204 or other devices and/or networks. As a further example, theaddress element 1210 can be used as an identifier or locator of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. In an aspect, the address element1210 can be persistent for a particular network.

In an aspect, the service element 1212 can comprise an identification ofa service provider associated with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c and/or with the class of user device 1202 a, 1202 b,and/or 1202 c. The class of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202c can be related to a type of device, capability of device, type ofservice being provided, and/or a level of service. As an example, theservice element 1212 can comprise information relating to or provided bya communication service provider (e.g., Internet service provider) thatis providing or enabling data flow such as communication services toand/or between the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As afurther example, the service element 1212 can comprise informationrelating to a preferred service provider for one or more particularservices relating to the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. Inan aspect, the address element 1210 can be used to identify or retrievedata from the service element 1212, or vice versa. As a further example,one or more of the address element 1210 and the service element 1212 canbe stored remotely from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 cand retrieved by one or more devices such as the user device 1202 a,1202 b, and/or 1202 c and the computing device 1204. Other informationcan be represented by the service element 1212.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can be a server forcommunicating with the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can communicate with the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c for providing data and/or services. As anexample, the computing device 1204 can provide services such ascalibration analysis, vapor analysis, data sharing, data syncing,network (e.g., Internet) connectivity, network printing, mediamanagement (e.g., media server), content services, and the like. In anaspect, the computing device 1204 can allow the user device 1202 a, 1202b, and/or 1202 c to interact with remote resources such as data,devices, and files. As an example, the computing device can beconfigured as (or disposed at) a central location, which can receivecontent (e.g., data) from multiple sources, for example, user devices1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c. The computing device 1204 can combine thecontent from the multiple sources and can distribute the content to user(e.g., subscriber) locations via a distribution system.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can be in communicationwith a network such as network 1220. As an example, one or more of thenetwork devices 1216 can facilitate the connection of a device, such asuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c, to the network 1220. As afurther example, one or more of the network devices 1216 can beconfigured as a wireless access point (WAP). In an aspect, one or morenetwork devices 1216 can be configured to allow one or more wirelessdevices to connect to a wired and/or wireless network using Wi-Fi,Bluetooth or any desired method or standard.

In an aspect, the network devices 1216 can be configured as a local areanetwork (LAN). As an example, one or more network devices 1216 cancomprise a dual band wireless access point. As an example, the networkdevices 1216 can be configured with a first service set identifier(SSID) (e.g., associated with a user network or private network) tofunction as a local network for a particular user or users. As a furtherexample, the network devices 1216 can be configured with a secondservice set identifier (SSID) (e.g., associated with a public/communitynetwork or a hidden network) to function as a secondary network orredundant network for connected communication devices.

In an aspect, one or more network devices 1216 can comprise anidentifier 1218. As an example, one or more identifiers can be or relateto an Internet Protocol (IP) Address IPV4/IPV6 or a media access controladdress (MAC address) or the like. As a further example, one or moreidentifiers 1218 can be a unique identifier for facilitatingcommunications on the physical network segment. In an aspect, each ofthe network devices 1216 can comprise a distinct identifier 1218. As anexample, the identifiers 1218 can be associated with a physical locationof the network devices 1216.

In an aspect, the computing device 1204 can manage the communicationbetween the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and a database1214 for sending and receiving data therebetween. As an example, thedatabase 1214 can store a plurality of files (e.g., web pages), useridentifiers or records, or other information. In one aspect, thedatabase 1214 can store user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c usageinformation (including chronological usage), test results, type ofvaporizable and/or non-vaporizable material used, frequency of usage,location of usage, recommendations, communications (e.g., text messages,advertisements, photo messages), simultaneous use of multiple devices,and the like). The database 1214 can collect and store data to supportcohesive use, wherein cohesive use is indicative of the use of a firstelectronic vapor devices and then a second electronic vapor device issynced chronologically and logically to provide the proper specificproperties and amount of vapor based upon a designed usage cycle. As afurther example, the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c canrequest and/or retrieve a file from the database 1214. The user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can thus sync locally stored data withmore current data available from the database 1214. Such syncing can beset to occur automatically on a set time schedule, on demand, and/or inreal-time. The computing device 1204 can be configured to controlsyncing functionality. For example, a user can select one or more of theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to never by synced, to be themaster data source for syncing, and the like. Such functionality can beconfigured to be controlled by a master user and any other userauthorized by the master user or agreement.

In an aspect, data can be derived by system and/or device analysis. Suchanalysis can comprise at least by one of instant analysis performed bythe user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c or archival datatransmitted to a third party for analysis and returned to the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and/or computing device 1204. Theresult of either data analysis can be communicated to a user of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c to, for example, inform the user oftheir vapor device configuration, eVapor use and/or lifestyle options.In an aspect, a result can be transmitted back to at least oneauthorized user interface.

In an aspect, the database 1214 can store information relating to theuser device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c such as the address element1210 and/or the service element 1212. As an example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the device identifier 1208 a, 1208 b, and/or 1208c from the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and retrieveinformation from the database 1214 such as the address element 1210and/or the service elements 1212. As a further example, the computingdevice 1204 can obtain the address element 1210 from the user device1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c and can retrieve the service element 1212from the database 1214, or vice versa. Any information can be stored inand retrieved from the database 1214. The database 1214 can be disposedremotely from the computing device 1204 and accessed via direct orindirect connection. The database 1214 can be integrated with thecomputing device 1204 or some other device or system. Data stored in thedatabase 1214 can be stored anonymously and can be destroyed based on atransient data session reaching a session limit.

By way of example, one or more of the user device 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or1202 c can comprise a robotic vapor device and one or more of the userdevice 1202 a, 1202 b, and/or 1202 c can comprise a vapor device coupledto the robotic vapor device for testing and/or reconfiguration. Therobotic vapor device can draw vapor from the vapor device (e.g., as auser would inhale from the vapor device) and analyze the resultingvapor. In an aspect, the robotic vapor device can transmit testingresults and or data to the computing device 1204 for analysis. Forexample, a determination can be made that the vapor device is generatingvapor at a temperature above a recommend limit. A reconfigurationcommand can be sent to the vapor device (e.g., via the robotic vapordevice and/or the computing device 1204) to lower the temperature atwhich vaporization occurs. Any number of otherfunctions/features/aspects of operation of the vapor device can betested/analyzed and reconfigured.

FIG. 13 illustrates an ecosystem 1300 configured for sharing and/orsyncing data such as usage information (including chronological usage),testing data, reconfiguration data, type of vaporizable and/ornon-vaporizable material used, frequency of usage, location of usage,recommendations, communications (e.g., text messages, advertisements,photo messages), simultaneous use of multiple devices, and the like)between one or more devices such as a vapor device 1302, a vapor device1304, a vapor device 1306, and an electronic communication device 1308.In an aspect, the vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapordevice 1306 can be one or more of an e-cigarette, an e-cigar, anelectronic vapor modified device, a hybrid electronic communicationhandset coupled/integrated vapor device, a micro-sized electronic vapordevice, or a robotic vapor device. In an aspect, the electroniccommunication device 1308 can comprise one or more of a smartphone, asmart watch, a tablet, a laptop, and the like.

In an aspect data generated, gathered, created, etc., by one or more ofthe vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306,and/or the electronic communication device 1308 can be uploaded toand/or downloaded from a central server 1310 via a network 1312, such asthe Internet. Such uploading and/or downloading can be performed via anyform of communication including wired and/or wireless. In an aspect, thevapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/orthe electronic communication device 1308 can be configured tocommunicate via cellular communication, WiFi communication, Bluetooth®communication, satellite communication, and the like. The central server1310 can store uploaded data and associate the uploaded data with a userand/or device that uploaded the data. The central server 1310 can accessunified account and tracking information to determine devices that areassociated with each other, for example devices that are owned/used bythe same user. The central server 1310 can utilize the unified accountand tracking information to determine which of the vapor device 1302,the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306, and/or the electroniccommunication device 1308, if any, should receive data uploaded to thecentral server 1310. For example, the central server 1310 can receivereconfiguration data generated as a result of analysis of the vapordevice 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306 by a roboticvapor device. The reconfiguration data can be shared with one or more ofthe vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, the vapor device 1306 toreconfigure the vapor device 1302, the vapor device 1304, and/or thevapor device 1306.

Aspects of the present disclosure pertain to the manufacture, design,implementation, and installation of a robotic sensing intake anddistribution vapor device 1420, shown in FIG. 14. Components of thedevice 1420 may be contained in a housing 1430, which may have any formfactor. The robotic sensing intake and distribution vapor device 1420may also be called a “robotic vapor device” (RVD), “vaporizing,filtering and testing apparatus” or “Vape-Bot™”for brevity. The device1420 may be equipped to filter one or more constituents from asubstance, such as vapor, air, another fluid, or mist, to test andanalyze the substance and/or the filtered constituent(s), to apply vaporto the substance to cause vapor particles to bond with the constituentfor ease of filtering, to apply vapor to the constituent to reduce aneffect of the constituent, to exhaust substances to an ambientenvironment, and to communicate with other components of a networkedsystem 1400, for example, a server 1408, third party authorizationserver or module 1410, a desktop computer 1411, or a smart phone/tabletcomputer 1412 .

In addition, the device 1420 may have the ability to intake, test,filter, and treat ambient air quality, as well as output from personalvaporizers (such as a personal vaporizer (not shown)) or an internalvaporizer 1405. In either case, the Vape-Bot 1420 may include a suctionmechanism 1416 comprising, for example, a piston 1422 in cylinder 1404(which doubles as the analysis chamber 1404), a bellows, or an intakefan. The suction mechanism may be set at a constant rate or at a ratedesigned to simulate human respiration, drawing air in through a vaporpath 1406. The device 1420 may have a connector 1426 for connecting to acontainer of a test substance, a vaporizer, or other device associatedwith a substance to be tested. The suction mechanism may draw the testsubstance from the container via the connector 1426. Once analyzed (orimmediately, if no analysis is to be performed) the in-drawn air, vapor,or other substance may be exhausted via the vapor path 1406, or via adifferent outlet (not shown).

Furthermore, the device 1420 may analyze any solid, liquid, or gaseoussubstances using at least one of a sensor array 1402 or a gaschromatograph/mass spectrometry system (GC/MS, not shown) installedwithin the robotic device and coupled to an analysis chamber 1403. Insome embodiments, a liquid chromatograph may be used in addition to, orinstead of, the gas chromatograph. Sensor data and spectrometry analysisdata may be provided to a data processing and control system 1401 in thedevice 1420, and utilized for analysis. The processing and controlsystem may analyze the sensor or spectrometer data by comparison to alocally-cached database 1424 (such as within control unit 1401) forelement and level matching, using an engine comprising analysisalgorithms. In the alternative, or in addition, measurement data may besecurely transmitted to at least one remote database 1424 for analysisand subsequent transmission back to the robotic device or at least oneinterface thereof on the instant device or any authorized third partydevice. The data may then be displayed on any web enabled, systemauthorized device.

The Vape-Bot 1420 may include an internal filtering for performingfiltering operations or may be coupled to an external filter assemblyvia a server 1408 for filtering. The external filter assembly mayinclude a suction mechanism 1426 and a filter component 1413. In variousembodiments, the suction mechanism may be a blowing mechanism instead ofor in addition to the suction mechanism. The suction mechanism 1426 maycause a substance to pass through the filter component 1413 such thatthe filter component 1413 can filter one or more constituents from thesubstance. The filter component 1413 may include one or more of a carbonfilter, ultraviolet light, radiation, a mesh of material, a componentfor attraction of particles, a heat generating element, a chemical, oranother filter. In that regard, the suction mechanism 1426 may not benecessary. For example, an ultraviolet light filter may distribute theUV light throughout a room, automatically filtering the room withoutrequiring a flow of the air.

Novel aspects of the vapor device 1420 and system 1400, and methods fortheir use, may include a portable, robotic air filter, analyzer andtreatment apparatus that can be used in the home, at a commercialestablishment, at a laboratory, or other location to provide a rapid andaccurate analysis of a substance, a filtering of a constituent from thesubstance, and a treatment of the substance. For example, constituentsof air may be analyzed to detect any potentially harmful constituent.The device 1420 may then filter a potentially harmful constituent fromthe air. The constituent may be contained within a mixing chamber 1404or another chamber (not shown). A vaporizable or nebulizable materialfrom a liquid chamber 1403 may be heated by a vaporizer 1405 untilvaporized and applied to the mixing chamber or other chamber containingthe constituent. Additionally or alternatively, the vaporizable materialmay be vaporized by the vaporizer 1405 and distributed to the air forreducing a harmful effect of the constituent while still in the air. Forexample, the vaporized material may induce a chemical or other reactionwith the constituent, rendering it less harmful than its original state.

The device 1420 may also be used as a filter for inhalation ofparticular vapors. For example, vaporizing a recreational compound mayrelease a harmful constituent of the compound. A user can then couple avaporizer to the suction mechanism 1416 (or allow vapor from thevaporizer 1405 to flow to the sensors 1407, an internal filter (notshown), an external filter component 1413, and/or a mixing chamber formixing with another vaporized or nebulized material. The device 1420 maythen intake vapor, analyze the vapor, filter the vapor, and/or treat thevapor or a harmful constituent thereof. In that regard, the user can usethe device 1420 to vaporize the substance without being subjected to allof the harmful effects of the constituent.

The device 1420 may also be able to track vapor residue (e.g.,particulate or non-volatile residuals), levels of inhalation of specificchemicals, impact of different draw rates or respiration patterns onvaporizer output and determinations of positive and negative impacts ofvapor inhalation usage. This information may be based not only on thechemical raw data gauged at intake by the device, but also on analysisof filtered constituents of the vapor, comparisons of that data to otherknown data in local or remote databases. Such comparisons can be made astatic environment or dynamic sensor data environment. For example, thedevice 1420 may be equipped with any number of sensor components ortargets, including, for example, PH gauges, human/animal/plant orsimulated tissue and any other number of other materials testing beds.

The device 1420 may also be used to distribute vaporized or nebulizedsubstances for binding to particular constituents for making theconstituents easier to filter from the substance. Someconstituents/particulates may not have properties that lend to easyfiltering. In that regard, subjecting the constituents to avaporized/nebulized material may change one or more properties of theconstituent, allowing easier filtering of the constituent. For example,a vapor may bind with a constituent, rendering particles of theconstituent large enough to be filtered, may increase a magnetic fieldof a constituent allowing for easier attraction, or may otherwise changea property of the constituent for easier filtering.

The Vape-Bot 1420 may also be used to distribute desired vapor intoenvironments based upon a specific order or setting of the system. Thisvapor does not require a human to inhale the vapor. Instead, the vaporis delivered via an outtake exhaust system, which may exhaust in asteady, rhythmic or sporadic output stream. Once the desired level ofthe desired vapor elements have been disbursed by the device 1420, thedevice may then cease to deliver such elements until there is anotherneed. This need may be determined by demand of an authorized party, ortriggered via a sensor reading within a space that the robotic vapordevice 1420 is serving with customized vapor. The vapor may be purevapor or may contain non-vaporizable elements as well. The vapor orother non-vaporizable elements may be medicine, therapeutic materials,material for promoting or protecting wellness, aromatherapy materials,an anti-pathogen, a serum, a vaccine, a natural eradicator of asubstance, or substances for recreational use, e.g., psychoactivesubstances, flavorings or odors for entertainment purposes, or forenhancing a virtual reality simulation, or another carbon based ornon-carbon based material. The device 1420 may also test ambient air tomake sure it is in compliance with safety, medical and generally neededor desired guidelines.

The system 1400 and device 1420 may be instantly, remotely orself-powered via a battery or self-powering mechanism, such as a solarcell, hand crank, fuel cell, electrochemical cell, wind turbine and thelike. For example, a portable device may include a battery or otherpower source 1402 capable of off-the-grid power, or may be connected toan external power source. The device 1420 may further include aself-calibration system utilizing a base of molecular sensing levelsassociated with a specific set of vapor intake cartridges utilizedspecifically for the calibration of the device. Calibration cartridgesmay include substances that react to one of more defined stresses in adefined way. For example, the reaction profile of the substance to anyone or more of heating, cooling, reacting with a known reactant,dissolving, mixing, suspending in a fluid, precipitating from a fluid,ionizing, neutralizing, condensing, exposing to a known catalyst andreactant, evaporating, drying, freezing, stretching, compressing,decompressing, digesting, excreting, or other operation changing amolecular environment of the material, may be known and recording in adatabase accessible to the device 1420. Such calibration cartridges maybe installed in the inlet 1415 of the suction mechanism 1416, in aninternal liquid chamber or cartridge slot 1404, or in a different inlet.These vapor calibration cartridges may be manufactured to outputspecified and calibrated concentrations on specific substances whenexposed to a specific suction profile of the Vape-Bot 1420. Thus, suchcartridges may be used to calibrate the sensor capabilities of theVape-Bot 1420 and verify sensor readings by the device. Readings by thedevice 1420 that do not meet the known levels of the test vaporcartridge may be used to indicate a need to repair, replace orrecalibrate sensor equipment via the sensor grid, mass spectrometryequipment and database veracity. Other sensors exposed to or otherwisein fluid communication with the reaction chamber 1403 may include, forexample, a temperature sensor, acoustic sensor, pressure sensor, orhumidity sensor.

The Vape-Bot 1420 may include a sensor array (or chemical sensor array)1407 including a gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer (GC-MS) thatincludes a gas chromatograph with its output coupled to an input of themass spectrometer (not shown). Further details of a GC-MS adapted foruse in the Vape-Bot are provided below in connection with FIG. 15. Invarious embodiments, a liquid chromatograph may be used in addition toor instead of the gas chromatograph. After the vapor being analyzed bythe device is ionized and separated via exposure to charging fields theresults may then be correlated against existing results in a databaselocal to the device 1420, or the results may be transmitted forcorrelating against a remote database server. A remote server 1408 maythen transmit the result back to at least one of the device 1420, or anyauthorized third party device(s) 1411, 1412 after verifying theauthorization 1410, or to a user interface instant to the primarydevice. Additionally, at any point in an ionization process or any otherspectrometry process configured inside the device 1420 where measurementdata may be capable of providing a useful result via extrapolation, thenat least one of visual images along with hard data of the results of thespectrometry may be captured and analyzed instantly to correlate aresult against a local database or transmitted for the same purpose.

The device 1420 may be utilized instantly as a standalone device toservice one or many rooms, as the device is scalable to service largerand larger square foot areas. Larger devices are also capable ofservicing more and more custom vapor solutions to multiple roomssimultaneously, via multiple outlet ports. The robotic device 1420 andsystem 1420 may also be integrated with existing HVAC systems to providemonitoring, custom air elements and testing within the distributionsystem for the HVAC. Micro-sized versions of the device 1420 may beutilized in small spaces such as in volatile chemical areas, inside ofprotective clothing such as HAZMAT suits or space suits. Themicro-devices may also be utilized for vehicles, cockpits, police andfire outfits, elevators, or other small confined spaces.

Additionally, smaller-sized devices may be provided as a personalvaporizer. In that regard, the device 1420 may vaporize a material whichis then provided to the chemical sensors 1407. The chemical sensors maydetect information corresponding to constituents of the vapor. Thisdetected data may be analyzed locally by the processor 1401, and/or maybe transmitted to the server 1408 for analysis. Based on the analysis ofthe detected constituents, the processor 1401 may determine whether aconstituent corresponds to a harmful or undesirable side effect, and maydetermine that the constituent is undesirable. Based on the determinedeffect and other properties of each undesirable constituent, theprocessor 1401 may determine to filter out and/or treat the undesirableconstituent. The processor 1401 may also determine the best way tofilter and/or treat the undesirable constituent. For example, theprocessor 1401 may instruct the internal vaporizer 1405 to vaporize andapply a material to the vapor for inhalation to make the undesirableconstituent easier to filter.

The processor may instead or additionally select a filter that will bestfilter the constituent and then cause the filter to start filtering,such as by starting a suction mechanism to draw the substance throughthe filter. The filter may include a filter bank for storing thefiltered constituents. The processor 1401 may also or instead cause theinternal vaporizer 1405 to vaporize a material that will reduce theundesirable effect of the constituent. Alternatively or additionally,the processor 1401 may instruct the internal vaporizer 1405 to vaporizea material to be applied to the filter bank for reducing the effect ofthe constituent. In various embodiments, the containers 1403 may includevarious materials, for example, one to be inhaled, one for being appliedto the vapor to bind to undesirable constituents, and one to reduce theeffect of the constituent. The above process may be used for analyzing,filtering, and/or treating air, or any other substance.

For example, the device 1420/system 1400 may be used to treat air withina home. As described above, the device may intake air via the port 1415and test the air using the sensor array 1407. The processor 1401 and/orthe server 1408 may analyze the data from the sensor array 1407. Basedon the results, the device 1420 may vaporize or nebulize a material todistribute to the air via the port 1415, either to provide for easierfiltering of a constituent or to reduce an effect of the constituent.The processor 1401 may then or a remote processor may instruct anexternal filter component 1413 to begin filtering to reduce an amount ofthe constituent in air. The filter component may include, or may befluidly coupled to, a fan or air pump. For example, the filter componentmay be fluidly coupled to a piston mechanism 1422 of the device 1420, ormay be coupled to a different air movement mechanism.

The processor 1401 and/or the server 1410 may include an algorithm forfiltering and/or treating the air in the room. For example, thealgorithm may be designed to ensure that a density of a particularconstituent remains below a predetermined threshold. In that regard, thedevice 1420/server 1408 may periodically and/or continuously test andanalyze the air to determine the density of the constituent. When thedensity is near the predetermined threshold, a trigger 1409 may beactivated. In response to the trigger, the processor 1401 and/or server1408 may instruct the filter assembly to begin filtering. For example,power may be provided to a fan or air pump coupled to the filtercomponent 1413, the suction mechanism 1426 may begin operation, or thelike.

The devices 1420 may be suitable for air treatment in homes, theworkplace, hospitals, airplanes, trains, buses, trucks, shippingcontainers, airport security, schools, entertainment venues, vaporlounges and vapor bars, mortuaries and places of worship, among manyothers.

Multiple robotic vapor devices 1420 in use for the same or differentpurpose or environments may share data to view normalized aggregatelevels, aggregate, store & analyze data, while refining and creatingstate of the art solutions and formulas as a result of viewing bestpractices and results.

Accordingly, aspects of the disclosure concern a system, method anddevice including a robotic sensing intake, filtering, and distributionvapor device, where the device functions as at least one of an air orvapor testing device, an air or vapor filtering device, an air or vaporsupplementing device and a remote data sharing device. In an aspect, thedevice utilizes mass spectrometry to analyze at least one of intake airor vapor samples. In another aspect, data analysis of the samplesobtained from the RVD via mass spectrometry may be performed in at leastone of the instant device or a remote device. For example, where thedata analysis performed at least one of locally or remotely viacorrelative database, an analysis result may be transmitted back to theat least one of the RVD, an interface instant to the RVD, an authorizedthird party device or the like.

In other aspects, an RVD may be configured to intake air or vapor atdifferent rates via different suction mechanism setting, and formeasuring data at different intake rates. Accordingly, a user may beassured that the way in which he or she uses a vaporization devicecreates a definite and known output.

In other aspects, a system, method and device including an RVD may beused to delivers vapor to a prescribed area. In such embodiments, an RVDmay formulate data based upon at least one of a default setting, aremote authorized order, results of a real time or archival dataanalysis and system rules. The RVD may apply such control sources orparameters to determine customized dispensing ratios and rates forformulation of multiple liquids stored in the RVD, or in a coupledvaporizer device. An RVD and a detachable vaporizer coupled to the RVDmay coordinate operation by communication between connected processors,to provide the same or similar output as an RVP with vaporizationcapabilities. Either way, an RVD may be, or may include, at least one ofa standalone device to service a single confined space, a standalonedevice to service multiple confined spaces, micro-sized devices toservice small confined spaces, or an integrated device to work in unisonwith an HVAC system. A system of multiple RVDs may share data with eachother and with at least one central or sub central database. The shareddata or analyzed data may be used to alter settings of at least onenetworked device, e.g., any one of the multiple RVD's or any vaporizercoupled to it.

Referring to FIG. 15, alternative or additional aspects of a system 1500for testing of a personal vapor device are illustrated. The system 1500may include an assembly 1502, also called an analyzing, filtering, andtreating apparatus, which may be enclosed in a housing of portable formfactor. The assembly 1502 may include an air intake mechanism configuredto draw an output from a personal vaporizer 1508 placed in an inlet port1506 of the assembly 1502. Instead of or in addition to drawing from thepersonal vaporizer 1508, the air intake mechanism 1504 may draw anothersubstance, such as air, via the input port 1506. The air intakemechanism 1504 may be, or may include, a variable volume, variable speedmechanism, for example, a variable-volume piston pump, variableexpansion bellows or variable speed gas pump. The air intake mechanism1504 may be in fluid communication with a filter 1590. The filter 1590may be capable of filtering using at least one of a carbon filter,ultraviolet light, radiation, a material mesh, a heat generatingelement, or a chemical. The filter 1590 may include a suction mechanism(not shown) for drawing the substance through the filter 1590, orfiltration may be driven by positive pressure, for example from the airintake mechanism 1504. The filter 1590 may be capable of allowing asubstance to pass without filtering the substance and/or a valve/bypassduct 1512 may be included for allowing the material to bypass the filter1590. In addition, a backwash fluid conduit (not shown) may be used toflush the filter 1590, for example to wash contaminants from the filter1590 into the bank 1592.

The filter 1590 (and/or a bypass duct) may be in fluid communicationwith at least one of a gas testing assembly (1524 or 1514/1516), anexhaust port to ambient air (1545, 1546), or a network communicationdevice (1520 or 1522). The analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus1502 may further include a processor 1518, for example, a centralprocessing unit (CPU) or system on a chip (SOC) operatively coupled toat least one of the air intake mechanism 1504, the gas testing assembly(1524 or 1514/1516), or the network communication device (1520 or 1522).As illustrated, the processor 1518 is communicatively coupled to allthree of the air intake mechanism 1504, the gas testing assembly (1524or 1514/1516), or the network communication device (1520 or 1522). Thecoupling to the air intake mechanism 1504 is via an actuator 1526, forexample a motor, and may include other components as known in the art,for example a motor driving circuit.

For embodiments of the assembly 1502 that include the chemical testingassembly (1524 and/or 1514/1516), the processor may be furtherconfigured to receive measurement data from the gas testing assembly.The gas testing assembly may include at least one of a gas sensorcircuit 1524, or a GC/MS assembly 1514, 1516.

The processor 1518 may be configured to perform at least one ofanalyzing the measurement data, sending the measurement data to anetwork node 1528 (e.g., a smartphone, notepad computer, laptopcomputer, desktop computer, server, etc.), or receiving an analysis ofthe measurement data from the network node 1528. Accordingly, theanalyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus 1502 may further include auser interface port 1522 or 1520, wherein the processor is configured todetermine a material to be measured based on an input from the userinterface port. The user interface port may comprise a wired interface,for example a serial port 1522 such as a Universal Serial Bus (USB)port, an Ethernet port, or other suitable wired connection. The userinterface port may comprise a wireless interface, for example atransceiver 1520 using any suitable wireless protocol, for example Wifi(IEEE 802.11), Bluetooth™, infrared, or other wireless standard. Theuser interface port may be configured to couple to at least one of avaporizer 1508 or a mobile computing device 1528, and either of these1508, 1528 may include a user interface for receiving user input. Forexample, a mobile computing device 1528 may include a touchscreen 1530for both display output and user input.

The processor 1518 may be configured to activate a gas, vapor, or otherchemical sensor circuit based on the material to be measured and/orfiltered. For example, a user may indicate that formaldehyde is ofparticular concern, via a user interface 1530 of the mobile device 1528.In response to this input, the processor may activate an electrochemicalor other sensor circuit that is specialized for sensing formaldehyde.This may include opening a valve 1510 to exhaust via a first port 1550bypassing the GC/MS components 1514, 1516. In an alternative, or inaddition, the processor 1518 may activate the GC/MS components 1514,1516, including closing the first exhaust valve 1510 and opening asecond valve 1512 leading to the GC 1514 and MS 1516. Another filtercomponent may be interposed between the GC 1514 and filter component1590 (or sample chamber) to prevent non-gaseous products from foulingthe GC component 1514.

In an aspect, the air intake mechanism 1504 (and/or the suctionmechanism of the filter component 1590) further comprises at least oneof a variable stroke piston, variable stroke bellows, or a rotary gaspump or fan. The mechanism 1504 may include a sample analysis chamber;for example, the cylinder of a piston pump may double as a samplechamber, with sensors embedded in a cylinder end. In an alternative, orin addition, the pump mechanism 1504 may be in fluid communication witha separate analysis chamber (not shown). The mechanism 1504 may furtherbe configured to draw air or vapor at a variable rate. For example, theair intake mechanism 1504 may be configured to draw air into an interiorvolume at a rate controlled at least in part by the processor 1518.

The analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus 1502 may include atleast one of an internal vaporizer 1550 or a control coupling (e.g., viaa connector in port 1506 or via a wireless coupling) to a detachablevaporizer 1508. The processor 1518 may be configured to control vaporoutput of at least one of the internal vaporizer 1550 or the detachablevaporizer 1508.

In an aspect, the processor 1518 may be configured to control the vaporoutput of the vaporizer 1508 or the internal vaporizer 1550 for adefined vapor concentration target in a confined space, over a definedperiod of time. For example, a defined concentration of a medication orfragrance may be targeted, with real-time feedback analyzed and used forcontrol via the assembly's gas sensing circuits 1524, 1514/1516. Asanother example, a defined concentration of an anti-pathogen may bedesired in the filter bank 1592, which may receive a pathogen from thefilter component 1590, for reducing an effect of the pathogen containedtherein. Thus, the analyzing, filtering, and treating apparatus may beused as a feedback controlled or open-loop controlled vapor dispensingdevice for a room or confined space. Accordingly, the processor may beconfigured to control the vapor output based on at least one of adefault setting, a remote authorized order, current measurement data,archived measurement data, system rules, or a custom formulation ofmultiple vaporizable materials, in addition to, or instead of, feedbackdata.

Referring to FIG. 16, the internal vaporizer 1550 may include or becoupled to one or more containers 1560 containing a vaporizablematerial, for example a fluid. For example, coupling may be via a wick1558, via a valve, or by some other structure. The coupling mechanismmay operate independently of gravity, such as by capillary action orpressure drop through a valve. The vaporizer may be configured tovaporize the vaporizable material from one or more containers 1560 atcontrolled rates, and/or in response to exhaust supplied by the assembly1502, a constituent in the filter bank, and/or in response to controlsignals from the assembly 1502. Vaporizable material (e.g., fluid) maybe supplied by replaceable cartridges 1552, 1553, 1554. Each of thecartridges 1552, 1553, 1554 may include a container 1560 for avaporizable material. If material is liquid, the cartridge may include awick 1558 to aid in transporting the liquid to the vaporizing element1566. In the alternative, some other transport mode may be used. Each ofthe cartridges 1552, 1553, 1554 may be configured to fit inside andengage removably with a receptacle 1562 of the assembly 1502. In analternative, or in addition, one or more fluid containers 1560 may befixed in the assembly 1502 and configured to be refillable. In thatregard, one or more materials may be vaporized at a single time by theinternal vaporizer 1550 and, thus, applied to sample material.

In operation, the vaporizer 1508 may vaporize or nebulize thevaporizable material in a mixing chamber 1564, producing an inhalablemist that is expelled via an exhaust port 1572. In embodiments, thevaporizer may include a heater coupled to a wick (or a heated wick)1566, 1568, 1570 operatively coupled to (for example, in fluidcommunication with) the mixing chamber 1564. A heating circuit mayinclude a nickel-chromium wire or the like, with a temperature sensor(not shown) such as a thermistor or thermocouple. Within definablelimits, by controlling power to each of the heated wicks 1564, 1568,1570, a rate of vaporization may be independently controlled at eachwick. A multiplexer 1556 may receive power (P) from any suitable sourceand exchange data signals (D) with the processor 1518 for control of thevaporizers. At minimum, control may be provided between no power (offstate) and one or more powered states. Other control mechanisms may alsobe suitable.

Referring back to FIG. 15, the external vaporizer 1508 may be similarlyequipped to the internal vaporizer 1550, but may include additionalcomponents for stand-alone operation, such as a controller and powersource. An external vaporizer may be controlled by the apparatus 1502solely by application of suction at the inlet port 1506, or also bycontrol signals from the processor 1518.

The processor 1518 may be coupled to the vaporizer 1508 and/or internalvaporizer 1550 via an electrical circuit, configured to control a rateat which the vaporizer 1508, 1550 vaporizes the vaporizable material. Inoperation, the processor 1518 may supply a control signal to thevaporizer 1508, 1550 that controls the rate of vaporization. Atransceiver port 1520 is coupled to the processor, and the processor maytransmit data determining the rate to a receiver on the vaporizer 1508.Thus, the vaporization rate of the vaporizer 1508 may be remotelycontrollable from the assembly 1502, by providing the data.

The apparatus 1502 may include an internal filter component 1590 forfiltering of substances received from the intake mechanism 1504. Forexample, the filter may filter a constituent of vapor, air, or anothersubstance received from the port 1506 via the intake mechanism 1504. Theplacement of components in FIG. 15 is not limiting. For example, thefilter 1590 may be placed on either end of the air intake mechanism, maybe in fluid communication with any component via a bypass path, or thelike. The filter 1590 may remove a constituent from the receivedsubstance. The filter may simply collect the material and, thus, mayrequire periodic cleaning or replacement in order to continue to operateat maximum efficiency. The filter 1590 may also discard filteredconstituents into a filter bank 1592. The contents of the filter bank1592 may be periodically discarded. Alternatively or additionally, theinternal vaporizer 1550 and/or vaporizer 1508 may vaporize a material tobe applied to the filter bank 1592. The material may reduce a volume ofthe contents of the filter bank 1592, may reduce an effect of theconstituents within the bank 1592, or may perform another function withregard to the contents of the filter bank 1592.

The processor 1518 may be, or may include, any suitable microprocessoror microcontroller, for example, a low-power application-specificcontroller (ASIC) designed for the task of controlling a vaporizer asdescribed herein, or (less preferably) a general-purpose centralprocessing unit, for example, one based on 80×86 architecture asdesigned by Intel™ or AMD™, or a system-on-a-chip as designed by ARM™,or a custom-designed system-on-a-chip optimized for gas analysis andother operations of the assembly 1502 as described. The processor 1518may be communicatively coupled to auxiliary devices or modules of thevaporizing apparatus 1502, using a bus or other coupling. Optionally,the processor 1518 and some or all of its coupled auxiliary devices ormodules may be housed within or coupled to a housing (such as thehousing 1430 of FIG. 14) substantially enclosing the air intakemechanism 1504, the processor 1518, the transceiver port 1512, and otherillustrated components. The assembly 1502 and housing may be configuredtogether in a form factor of a vape-bot, a micro-vapor device, a vaporpipe, an e-cigarette, a modular vaporizer, a hybrid handset, a friendlyrobot, a human bust, a sleek electronic appliance, or other desiredform.

In related aspects, the assembly 1502 includes a memory device (notshown) coupled to the processor 1518. The memory device may include arandom access memory (RAM) holding program instructions and data forrapid execution or processing by the processor during control of theassembly 1502. When the assembly 1502 is powered off or in an inactivestate, program instructions and data may be stored in a long-termmemory, for example, a non-volatile magnetic, optical, or electronicmemory storage device (also not shown). Either or both of the RAM or thestorage device may comprise a non-transitory computer-readable mediumholding program instructions, that when executed by the processor 1518,cause the apparatus 1502 to perform a method or operations as describedherein. Program instructions may be written in any suitable high-levellanguage, for example, C, C++, C#, or Java™, and compiled to producemachine-language code for execution by the processor. Programinstructions may be grouped into functional modules, to facilitatecoding efficiency and comprehensibility. It should be appreciated thatsuch modules, even if discernible as divisions or grouping in sourcecode, are not necessarily distinguishable as separate code blocks inmachine-level coding. Code bundles directed toward a specific type offunction may be considered to comprise a module, regardless of whetheror not machine code on the bundle can be executed independently of othermachine code. In other words, the modules may be high-level modulesonly.

In a related aspect, the processor 1518 may receive a user identifierassociated with the vaporizer 1508 and/or mobile computing device 1528and store the user identifier in a memory. A user identifier may includeor be associated with user biometric data, that may be collected by abiometric sensor or camera included in the assembly 1502 or in aconnected or communicatively coupled ancillary device 1528, such as, forexample, a smart phone executing a vaporizer interface application. Theprocessor 1518 may generate data indicating a quality of the testedsubstance, which, if any vaporized materials were applied to thesubstance and/or the filtered composite, which filter technique wasused, and/or a result of the filtering or treating by the vaporizer, andsave the data in the memory device. The processor 1518 and otherelectronic components may be powered by a suitable battery, as known inthe art, or other power source.

The Vape-Bot 1500 may include a gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer(GC-MS) that includes a gas chromatograph 1514 with its output coupledto an input of the mass spectrometer 1516. The gas chromatograph mayinclude a capillary column which depends on the column's dimensions(length, diameter, film thickness) as well as the phase properties (e.g.5% phenyl polysiloxane). The difference in the chemical propertiesbetween different molecules in a mixture and their relative affinity forthe stationary phase of the column will promote separation of themolecules as the sample travels the length of the column. The moleculesare retained by the column and then elute (come off) from the column atdifferent times (called the retention time), and this allows the massspectrometer downstream to capture, ionize, accelerate, deflect, anddetect the ionized molecules separately. The mass spectrometer does thisby breaking each molecule into ionized fragments and detecting thesefragments using their mass-to-charge ratio. These and other details ofthe GC/MS may be as known in the art.

The gas/other sensor circuit 1524 may include an array of one or moresensors, any one or more of which may be independently controllable andreadable by the processor 1518. Any one or more of the sensors of thearray may be, or may include, an electrochemical sensor configured todetect an electrical signal generated by a chemical reaction between acomponent of the sensor and the gas analyte. Any one or more of thesensors of the array may be, or may include, a carbon nanotube sensor,which may be considered a variety of electro chemical sensor. Manydifferent electrochemical sensors are known in the art for detectingspecific materials. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be,or may include, an infrared absorption sensor that measures an amount ofabsorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths. Any one ormore of the sensors of the array may be, or may include, a semiconductorelectrochemical sensor, which changes semi conductive properties inresponse to a chemical reaction between a component of the sensor and ananalyte. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, or mayinclude, a liquid chromatograph. Any one or more of the sensors of thearray may be, or may include, a sensor for detecting a pH of one or morematerials. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, or mayinclude, a device for testing particles of a substance and/or a devicefor testing living and/or dead cells of a substance. Any one or more ofthe sensors of the array may be, or may include, a frequency detector,such as an oscilloscope, for detecting frequencies, including resonantfrequencies, of substances and/or a magnetic field sensor for detectingmagnetic fields. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, ormay include, an olfactory detector, a pathogen testing device, or athermometer. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, or mayinclude, a radiation sensor such as an X-ray sensor or millimeter wavesensor. Any one or more of the sensors of the array may be, or mayinclude, any other diagnostic or wellness based sensor. The gas sensorcircuit 1524 may also include gas or other sensors of other types, forexample, optical sensors for measuring vapor density, color or particlesize, temperature sensors, motion sensors, flow speed sensors,microphones or other sensing devices.

In related aspects, the assembly may include a transmitter port 1520coupled to the processor. The memory may hold a designated networkaddress, and the processor 1518 may provide data indicating measurementdata of vapor or air analyzed, or amount of material emitted by thevaporizer, and related information, to the designated network address inassociation with the user identifier, via the transmitter port 1520.

An ancillary device, such as a smartphone 1528, tablet computer, orsimilar device, may be coupled to the transmitter port 1514 via a wiredcoupling 1522 or wireless coupling 1520. The ancillary device 1528 maybe coupled to the processor 1518 for providing user control input to agas measurement or vaporizer control process operated executing on theprocessor 1518. User control input may include, for example, selectionsfrom a graphical user interface or other input (e.g., textual ordirectional commands) generated via a touch screen 1530, keyboard,pointing device, microphone, motion sensor, camera, or some combinationof these or other input devices, which may be incorporated in theancillary device 1528. A display 1530 of the ancillary device 1528 maybe coupled to a processor therein, for example via a graphics processingunit (not shown) integrated in the ancillary device 1528. The display1530 may include, for example, a flat screen color liquid crystal (LCD)display illuminated by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other lamps, aprojector driven by an LED display or by a digital light processing(DLP) unit, or other digital display device. User interface outputdriven by the processor 1518 may be provided to the display device 1530and output as a graphical display to the user. Similarly, anamplifier/speaker or other audio output transducer of the ancillarydevice 1528 may be coupled to the processor 1518 via an audio processingsystem. Audio output correlated to the graphical output and generated bythe processor 1518 in conjunction with the ancillary device 1528 may beprovided to the audio transducer and output as audible sound to theuser.

The ancillary device 1528 may be communicatively coupled via an accesspoint 1540 of a wireless telephone network, local area network (LAN) orother coupling to a wide area network (WAN) 1544, for example, theInternet. A server 1538 may be coupled to the WAN 1544 and to a database1548 or other data store, and communicate with the apparatus 1502 viathe WAN and coupled device 1528. In alternative embodiments, functionsof the ancillary device 1528 may be built directly into the apparatus1502, if desired. A user may also communicate with the processor 1518using a terminal 1542, configured as a desktop computer, laptopcomputer, or the like.

The processor 18 may communicate with a remote filtration assembly 1594via the WAN 1544 or other communicative coupling, for example a serialconnection or local area network. The processor 1518 may automaticallyturn on a fan or air pump of the filtration assembly 1594 when acontaminant level detected by sensors 1524 exceeds a threshold, forexample, and turn off the fan or pump when the sensed contaminant leveldrops below the threshold. Accordingly, the filter assembly 1594 may belocated in the same room or area as the apparatus 1502, or may otherwisebe in fluid communication with the apparatus 1502. The filter assembly1594 may include a filter component as described herein, a supportingstructure, fan or pump, housing, controller, and other components asknown for communication and other functions.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating components of an apparatus orsystem 1700 for measuring a vaporizer output, in accord with theforegoing examples. The apparatus or system 1700 may include additionalor more detailed components as described herein. For example, theprocessor 1710 and memory 1716 may contain an instantiation of acontroller for an RVD as described herein. As depicted, the apparatus orsystem 1700 may include functional blocks that can represent functionsimplemented by a processor, software, or combination thereof (e.g.,firmware).

As illustrated in FIG. 17, the apparatus or system 1700 may comprise anelectrical component 1702 for filtering one or more constituents from amaterial, as described herein, for example, one or more of a filter,vaporizer, air intake device, etc. The component 1702 may be, or mayinclude, a means for filtering one or more constituents from a material.Said means may include the processor 1710 coupled to the memory 1716,and to the network interface 1714 and a filter, vaporizer, air intakedevice, etc, the processor executing an algorithm based on programinstructions stored in the memory. Such algorithm may include a sequenceof more detailed operations pertaining to filtering, testing, andtreating, for example, as described herein.

The apparatus or system 1700 may further comprise an electricalcomponent 1704 for reducing an effect of a constituent using a vaporizedor nebulized substance. The component 1704 may be, or may include, ameans for reducing an effect of a constituent using a vaporized ornebulized substance. Said means may include the processor 1710 coupledto the memory 1716, to a chemical sensing array, a vaporizer/nebulizer,and to the network interface 1714, the processor executing an algorithmbased on program instructions stored in the memory. Such algorithm mayinclude a sequence of more detailed operations pertaining to filtering,testing, and treating, for example, using any of the sensing methods asdescribed herein, or any other suitable method.

The apparatus 1700 may include a processor module 1710 having at leastone processor, in the case of the apparatus 1700 configured as acontroller configured to operate sensor circuit 1718 and filter 1719 andother components of the apparatus. The filter may include one or morefilters for filtering constituents from a material. The processor 1710,in such case, may be in operative communication with the memory 1716,interface 1714 or a dispenser/vaporizer 1711 via a bus 1712 or similarcommunication coupling. The processor 1710 may effect initiation andscheduling of the processes or functions performed by electricalcomponents 1702-1704.

In related aspects, the apparatus 1700 may include a network interfacemodule operable for communicating with a server over a computer network.The apparatus may include a sensor circuit 1718 for sensing avaporizable material, for example, one or more of the sensors describedherein above, or a GC/MS system. In further related aspects, theapparatus 1700 may optionally include a module for storing information,such as, for example, a memory device/module 1716. The computer readablemedium or the memory module 1716 may be operatively coupled to the othercomponents of the apparatus 1700 via the bus 1712 or the like. Thememory module 1716 may be adapted to store computer readableinstructions and data for enabling the processes and behavior of themodules 1702-1704, and subcomponents thereof, or of the method 1900 andone or more of the additional operations disclosed herein. The memorymodule 1716 may retain instructions for executing functions associatedwith the modules 1702-1704. While shown as being external to the memory1716, it is to be understood that the modules 1702-1704 can exist withinthe memory 1716.

An example of a control algorithm 1800 is illustrated by FIG. 18, forexecution by a processor of an RVD as described herein, which includesone or more chemical sensors which may include an independentlycontrollable gas sensor array, GC/MS equipment, and/or another sensor.The RVD may also include a filter, a vaporizer/nebulizer, and aprocessor. The algorithm 1800 may be triggered by activation of thedevice at 1801, for example, in receipt of a user input, or anothercontrol signal. At 1802, it is determined whether a filter is to be usedto collect a test material. For example, an entire substance, such asvapor from a vaporizer, may not need to be tested, only a particularconstituent of the vapor. In that regard, the desired constituent of thevapor may be filtered from the substance for testing.

At 1806, the substance (or the filtered constituent from 1804) may bereceived by the device. It may be received via a vaporizer or otherapparatus coupled to the intake port, via suction of air through theinput port, via a pouring of a liquid through the input port, or thelike. At 1808, the substance is detected and analyzed by thechemical/gas sensor. As described above, the processor may compare thedetected data to a database 1810 when analyzing the data.

At 1812, the processor, via an algorithm or an instruction from a userand/or other device, may determine a constituent of the substance tofilter. For example, an algorithm may include a desired level for aplurality of constituents of air. If one of the constituents is at agreater and/or lesser concentration, that constituent may be selectedfor filtering. As described above, the device may include a plurality ofvarious filters. Based on properties of the selected constituent, theprocessor may determine how to filter the constituent, including a typeof filter at 1814. At 1816 the processor may determine whether to usevapor to aid the filtering of the constituent. Some constituents may beeasier to filter if combined with another material. Thus, at 1818, theprocessor may instruct the vaporizer to vaporize or nebulize a materialand may instruct a suction or other device to cause the vapor to bedistributed to the substance, such as within a room or a mixing chamber.

At 1820, the processor may cause the filter to begin filtering thesubstance. The filter may also collect the filtered constituent in afilter bank. At 1822, the processor may determine whether to use vaporto reduce an effect of the constituent. For example, the constituent maygenerate undesirable effects if inhaled, ingested, or otherwise comes incontact with a living thing, and this effect may be cancelled or reducedwhen subjected to a particular material. If this is the case, theprocessor may determine, based on an algorithm or input, to instruct thevaporizer to vaporize the material. The vapor may be applied to the airor other environment of the substance, to the filter bank, and/or tofilter if the constituent is held in the filter. At 1824, the processormay instruct the vaporizer and/or suction device(s) to apply vapor tothe substance and/or constituent.

The device may continue to periodically and/or continuously detect andanalyze the air or other substance. At 1826, the processor may determinewhether the properties of the substance are now at the desired leveland, if not, may continue filtering and/or applying vapor to thesubstance/constituent. The process can end at 1818.

In view the foregoing, and by way of additional example, FIG. 19, FIG.20, FIG. 21, FIG. 22, and FIG. 23 show aspects of a method or methodsfor controlling a vaporizer device to filter constituents of a materialand/or reduce an effect of a constituent using vapor, alone or incombination with other elements of the systems disclosed. The vaporanalysis device may include at least one chemical sensing circuit, afilter, and a processor. Referring to FIG. 19, the method 1900 mayinclude, at 1910, filtering, by the filter, a constituent from asubstance. For example, the filter may filter out an amount of tar fromcigarette smoke from a cigarette in fluid communication with the deviceinlet. As another example, the filter may generate a UV light forfiltering particulates from air.

The method 1900 may further include, at 1920, reducing, by the vaporizeras instructed by the processor, an effect of a constituent. For example,the processor may control operation of a filter component, such as, byexample, directing air through the filter. A more detailed example ofsuch control can be seen from FIG. 15, wherein the valve 1512 may beoperated by the processor 1518, to direct air flow through the apparatus1502 to any one of the filter 1509, vaporizer 1550, or GC/MS 1514, 1516.Further examples of controlling a filter or otherwise reducing theeffect of an air contaminant are provided herein.

The method 1900 may include any one or more of additional operations inany operable order. Each of these additional operations is notnecessarily performed in every embodiment of the method, and thepresence of any one of the operations does not necessarily require thatany other of these additional operations also be performed.

Referring to FIG. 20 showing additional operations 2000, the method 1900may further include, at 2010, determining at least one property of thesubstance and/or the constituent. For example, the property may includea makeup of either, a particle size of either, a magnetic field ofeither, or another property.

The method 1900 may further include, at 2020, selecting a filter to usebased on the property. For example, if a constituent to be removed has alarge volume relative to other constituents, a mesh filter may beoptimal. As shown at block 2030, the processor may instruct avaporizer/nebulizer and/or a suction/blowing device to apply avaporized/nebulized material to the substance. As described above, thismay place the constituent in a better state for filtering. The method1900 may include, at 2040, using the filter to filter the constituent.For example, this may include instructing a suction mechanism to drawthe substance through the filter.

Referring to FIG. 21 showing further of additional operations 2100, themethod 1900 may further include, at 2110, determining what constituentis to be affected and/or properties of the constituent. This may assistin selection of a material for reducing an effect of the constituent.The method 1900 may further include, at 2120, selecting a material tovaporize/nebulize based on the determined constituent and/or itsproperties. The method 1900 may further include, at 2130, determiningwhether to apply the vaporized/nebulized material to the substanceand/or to the collected constituent within the filter/filter bank. Thismay be determined at least in part by studying the effectiveness and/orthe risk of each. For example, some constituents may only presentundesirable effects when in a large density. In that regard, it may bepreferable and more effective to apply the vapor to thefiltered/collected constituents instead of the air. Likewise, someconstituents may always present a hazard. In that regard, it may bepreferable to apply vapor to the air in order to reduce the likelihoodof harmful contact between the constituent and an individual.

In another aspect, the method 1900 may include at 2140,vaporizing/nebulizing the material and distributing it to the substanceand/or the collected constituents.

In other, more general aspects, an apparatus or system as describedherein may analyze, filter, eliminate contaminants and formulate airquality based upon specific conditions and needs, where these conditionsand needs may be remotely or instantly controlled. The apparatus maysimultaneously provide services for multiple discrete locations,requiring separate analysis and comparison of each unique area andsubsequent unique air formulation and distribution to each specificarea. When the area to be tested, or the testing personnel, are not inthe immediate area of the device, then it becomes necessary that thedevice be remotely controlled.

A graphical user interface (GUI) for the system may be provided on adisplay of a control console or remote control device (e.g., a smartphone or the like). The GUI may be provided in multiple formats, which aserver selecting and serving the appropriate format depending on thespecifications or capacity of the receiving device. The GUI may be usedto communicate information about at least one apparatus as describedherein, or a user thereof. The GUI may comprise a robust interfacesystem for to more sophisticated larger devices such as the vape-bot,hybrid vapor handset, larger vapor devices, tablets, desktops, handsetsand the like. Even the smallest devices may also be enabled via tinyprojectors and sensors, which enable a limitless realm of system andcommunication options. These interfaces may also be enables to deliver3D interfaces.

In addition to the delivery of standard formatted information, thesystem also contemplates delivering a fractal-based interface system,which will be enabled to extend and contract itself from its main pointor from any fractal point where it can then be extended or contracted tothe same degree as any main point via the nature of the fractalinterface system. As with all interfaces, user selections are sensed bythe system and ferreted through the software running on memory andexecuted via a CPU and front-end bus to receive and react to userrequests.

Further, the functionality calls for a smart sensing vapor device whichis installed within or incident to air control systems and vents withinan airplane. Filtration and neutralizing aspects as described in thisapplication may be especially useful for these types of confined publicspaces. The system can be used to detect a range of dangerous particlelevels, from CO2 to other hydrocarbons to dangerous chemicals such assarin and anthrax to viruses such as H1N1or Ebola. The system may detectsuch viruses by mass spectrometry as well as incubation, true falsetesting, and cellular investigation utilizing video matching, datamatching and other matching techniques against instant or remotedatabases. The system may also alter the air to enhance general airquality with wellness elements such as Echinacea and other homeopathicpreventative measures, aromatherapy to relax passengers, in addition tobeing able to deploy a wide range of sterilizing and anti-pathogenicelements to address specific detected threats.

The present system may additionally use the same or similar technologyfor detection purposes within airport security screening and risk areasor the like. Dangerous elements, such as disease, gun powder andexplosive materials may be obtained as well as cellular data for DNAanalysis, from shedding skin cells, hair and the like. These elementscan then be designed to transmit an alert from the system to authorizedsecurity personnel in order to detain, examine and lock down any areasof concern.

In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising a processoroperatively coupled to a chemical testing assembly, and for controllingoperation of a filter component for filtering at least one constituentof at least one substance. The apparatus can further comprise the filtercomponent. The filter component includes a filter and at least one of ablower or a suction device for causing the at least one substance topass through the filter. The chemical testing assembly can be furtherconfigured to detect a property of the at least one constituent.

The apparatus can further comprise a network access device and whereinat least one of the processor can be further configured to analyze thedetected property of the at least one constituent or the network accessdevice can be configured to transmit the detected property of the atleast one constituent to a remote device for analyzing.

The apparatus can further comprise a vaporizer or nebulizer forvaporizing a vaporizable or non-vaporizable material for at least one ofreducing, supplementing, mitigating, eliminating, adding, optimizing,counteracting, transforming, stimulating, fostering, or accentuating aneffect of at least one of the at least one filtered constituent or theat least one unfiltered constituent. The processor can be furtherconfigured to select the vaporizable or non-vaporizable material from aplurality of vaporizable or non-vaporizable materials based on thedetected property of the at least one constituent. The vaporizable ornon-vaporizable material includes at least one of an anti-pathogen, aserum, a vaccine, a natural eradicator of a substance, or another carbonbased or non-carbon based material. The processor can be furtherconfigured to instruct the vaporizer or nebulizer to vaporize thevaporizable or non-vaporizable material in response to analyzed resultsof the at least one detected constituent reaching or exceeding apredetermined threshold.

The processor or a processor of the remote database analyzes thedetected property by comparing the detected property to a database. Thenetwork access device can be further configured to transmit a result ofthe analyzed property to an authorized device.

The filter can comprise at least one of carbon filters, ultravioletlight, radiation, a mesh of material, a heat generating element, or achemical. The apparatus can further comprise a vaporizer or nebulizerupstream from the filter and configured to filter out at least oneconstituent of vapor generated by the vaporizer or nebulizer prior toinhalation by a user. The apparatus can further comprise a vaporizer ornebulizer for vaporizing or nebulizing a material for bonding with aconstituent for enabling filtering of the at least one constituent.

The chemical testing assembly can comprise at least one of a massspectrometer, gas chromatograph, a pH sensor, a genetic testing device,a particle testing device, a cellular testing device, a frequencydetector, an olfactory detector, a pathogen testing device, athermometer, a magnetic field sensor, an X-ray sensor, another radiationsensor, or other diagnostic or wellness based sensor.

In an aspect, illustrated in FIG. 22, a method 2200 is disclosed forperformance by an apparatus having a chemical testing assembly and aprocessor, the method 2200 comprising detecting a property of aconstituent of a substance at 2210 and controlling operation of a filtercomponent for filtering the substance based on the detected property at2220. The apparatus can comprise the filter component. The method 2200can further comprise causing the substance to pass through a filter ofthe filter component by at least one of blowing the substance using ablower or sucking the substance using a suction device.

The method 2200 can further comprise at least one of analyzing thedetected property of the constituent using the processor or transmittingthe detected property via a network access device to a remote device foranalyzing. The method 2200 can further comprise vaporizing ornebulizing, using a vaporizer or nebulizer, a vaporizable ornon-vaporizable material to reduce an effect of at least one of thefiltered constituent or the unfiltered constituent. The method 2200 canfurther comprise selecting, by the processor, the vaporizable ornon-vaporizable material from a plurality of vaporizable ornon-vaporizable materials based on the detected property of theconstituent. The vaporizable or non-vaporizable material includes atleast one of an anti-pathogen, a serum, a vaccine, a natural eradicatorof a substance, or another carbon based or non-carbon based material.

The method 2200 can further comprise instructing the vaporizer ornebulizer to vaporize the vaporizable or non-vaporizable material inresponse to the detected constituent reaching or exceeding apredetermined threshold. The method 2200 can further comprise analyzing,by the processor or a processor of a remote device, the detectedproperty by comparing the detected property to a database. The method2200 can further comprise transmitting, by a network communicationdevice, a result of the analyzed property to an authorized device. Thefilter includes at least one of carbon filters, ultraviolet light,radiation, a mesh of material, a heat generating element, or a chemical.

The method 2200 can further comprise filtering a vaporized or nebulizedmaterial prior to inhalation of a user for filtering a constituent ofthe vaporized or nebulized material.

The method 2200 can further comprise vaporizing or nebulizing a materialfor bonding with a constituent for enabling filtering of theconstituent. The chemical testing assembly includes at least one of amass spectrometer, gas chromatograph, a pH sensor, a genetic testingdevice, a particle testing device, a cellular testing device, afrequency detector, an olfactory detector, a pathogen testing device, athermometer, a magnetic field sensor, an X-ray sensor, another radiationsensor, or other diagnostic or wellness based sensor.

In an aspect, an apparatus is disclosed comprising an intake, configuredto receive air from an area around the apparatus, a pump coupled to theintake, configured for drawing the air into the apparatus via theintake, a sensor, coupled to the pump, configured for detecting one ormore constituents in the drawn air, a filtration component, coupled tothe pump, configured to filter air drawn into the apparatus by the pumpand expel the filtered air out of the apparatus, and a processor,configured for, generating measurement data based on the detected one ormore constituents, and determining to activate the filtration componentbased on the measurement data.

The pump can comprise at least one of a variable stroke piston, variablestroke bellows, an intake fan, osmosis intake structure, or a gas pump.The sensor can comprise at least one of a gas sensor circuit, atrue/false test strip, a PH sensor, a frequency reading device, atemperature reading device, a magnetic sensor, an imaging sensor, a gaschromatograph, a mass spectrometer, or a combination thereof. The sensorcan be further configured to detect one or more of, a type ofvaporizable material, a mixture of vaporizable material, a temperature,a color, a concentration, a quantity, a toxicity, a pH, a vapor density,a particle size. The filtration component can comprise electrostaticplates, ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, a carbon filter, radiation, aheating element, or combinations thereof.

The apparatus can further comprise a network access device configuredfor transmitting the measurement data to a computing device and forreceiving a determination to activate the filtration component from thecomputing device. The apparatus can further comprise a vaporizercomponent, coupled to the processor, configured for vaporizing one ormore vaporizable materials to create a vapor. The vaporizer componentcan comprise a heating element for vaporizing the one or morevaporizable materials, a vibrating mesh for nebulizing the mixedvaporizable material into a mist, an atomizer for atomizing the mixedvaporizable material into an aerosol, or an ultrasonic nebulizer fornebulizing the mixed vaporizable material into a mist. The vaporizercomponent can comprise a first container for storing a first vaporizablematerial, a second container for storing a second vaporizable material,and a mixing chamber coupled to the first container for receiving thefirst vaporizable material, the second container for receiving thesecond vaporizable material, configured for producing a mixedvaporizable material based on the first vaporizable material and thesecond vaporizable material. The processor can be further configured fordetermining a vaporization ratio of the first vaporizable material andthe second vaporizable material and for determining an amount of thefirst vaporizable material and an amount of the second vaporizablematerial to comprise a mixed vaporizable material. The processor can befurther configured to determine one or more vaporizable materials tovaporize based on the measurement data. The one or more vaporizablematerials mitigate the one or more constituents. The one or morevaporizable materials can comprise an anti-pathogen, a serum, a vaccine,a natural eradicator of a substance, or another carbon based ornon-carbon based material. The measurement data can comprise aconcentration of the detected one or more constituents in proximity tothe apparatus and wherein the processor can be configured to cause thevapor component to vaporize the one or more vaporizable materials inresponse to the concentration exceeding a threshold.

The apparatus can further comprise a memory element configured forstoring the data.

The memory element can be configured for storing an air treatmentprotocol and wherein the processor can be configured for comparing themeasurement data to an air treatment protocol. The air treatmentprotocol can comprise one or more of, a target concentration for the oneor more one or more constituents, a minimum threshold concentration forthe one or more one or more constituents, a maximum thresholdconcentration for the one or more one or more constituents.

In an aspect, illustrated in FIG. 23, a method 2300 is disclosedcomprising drawing air into a robotic vapor device at 2310, exposing thedrawn air to a sensor to detect one or more constituents in the drawnair at 2320, determining measurement data for the one or moreconstituents of the drawn air via the sensor at 2330, and engaging afiltration component in the robotic vapor device based on themeasurement data at 2340.

Drawing air into a robotic vapor device can comprise pumping air intothe robotic vapor device, sucking air into the robotic vapor device, orboth. The sensor can comprise at least one of a gas sensor circuit, atrue/false test strip, a PH sensor, a frequency reading device, atemperature reading device, a magnetic sensor, an imaging sensor, a gaschromatograph, a mass spectrometer, or a combination thereof. The sensorcan be further configured to detect one or more of, a type ofvaporizable material, a mixture of vaporizable material, a temperature,a color, a concentration, a quantity, a toxicity, a pH, a vapor density,a particle size. The filtration component can comprise electrostaticplates, ultraviolet light, a HEPA filter, a carbon filter, radiation, aheating element, or combinations thereof.

The method 2300 can further comprise transmitting the measurement datato a computing device and receiving a determination to activate thefiltration component from the computing device. The method 2300 canfurther comprise determining one or more vaporizable materials tovaporize based on first measurement data and dispensing a vaporcomprised of the one or more vaporizable materials. The method 2300 canfurther comprise determining a vaporization ratio of a first vaporizablematerial and a second vaporizable material and determining an amount ofthe first vaporizable material and an amount of the second vaporizablematerial to comprise a mixed vaporizable material. The one or morevaporizable materials mitigate the one or more constituents. The one ormore vaporizable materials can comprise an anti-pathogen, a serum, avaccine, a natural eradicator of a substance, or another carbon based ornon-carbon based material. The measurement data can comprise aconcentration of the detected one or more constituents in proximity tothe apparatus and wherein the processor can be configured to cause thevapor component to vaporize the one or more vaporizable materials inresponse to the concentration exceeding a threshold.

The method 2300 can further comprise storing an air treatment protocoland comparing the measurement data to the air treatment protocol. Theair treatment protocol can comprise one or more of, a targetconcentration for the one or more one or more constituents, a minimumthreshold concentration for the one or more one or more constituents, amaximum threshold concentration for the one or more one or moreconstituents.

In view of the exemplary systems described supra, methodologies that canbe implemented in accordance with the disclosed subject matter have beendescribed with reference to several flow diagrams. While for purposes ofsimplicity of explanation, the methodologies are shown and described asa series of blocks, it is to be understood and appreciated that theclaimed subject matter is not limited by the order of the blocks, assome blocks may occur in different orders and/or concurrently with otherblocks from what is depicted and described herein. Moreover, not allillustrated blocks can be required to implement the methodologiesdescribed herein. Additionally, it should be further appreciated thatthe methodologies disclosed herein are capable of being stored on anarticle of manufacture to facilitate transporting and transferring suchmethodologies to computers.

Those of skill would further appreciate that the various illustrativelogical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described inconnection with the aspects disclosed herein can be implemented aselectronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both. Toclearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software,various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and stepshave been described above generally in terms of their functionality.Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or softwaredepends upon the particular application and design constraints imposedon the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the describedfunctionality in varying ways for each particular application, but suchimplementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing adeparture from the scope of the present disclosure.

As used in this application, the terms “component,” “module,” “system,”and the like are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, eitherhardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or softwarein execution. For example, a component can be, but is not limited tobeing, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, anexecutable, a thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. By wayof illustration, both an application running on a server and the servercan be a component. One or more components may reside within a processand/or thread of execution and a component can be localized on onecomputer and/or distributed between two or more computers.

As used herein, a “vapor” includes mixtures of a carrier gas or gaseousmixture (for example, air) with any one or more of a dissolved gas,suspended solid particles, or suspended liquid droplets, wherein asubstantial fraction of the particles or droplets if present arecharacterized by an average diameter of not greater than three microns.As used herein, an “aerosol” has the same meaning as “vapor,” except forrequiring the presence of at least one of particles or droplets. Asubstantial fraction means 10% or greater; however, it should beappreciated that higher fractions of small (<3 micron) particles ordroplets can be desirable, up to and including 100%. It should furtherbe appreciated that, to simulate smoke, average particle or droplet sizecan be less than three microns, for example, can be less than one micronwith particles or droplets distributed in the range of 0.01 to 1 micron.A vaporizer may include any device or assembly that produces a vapor oraerosol from a carrier gas or gaseous mixture and at least onevaporizable material. An aerosolizer is a species of vaporizer, and assuch is included in the meaning of vaporizer as used herein, exceptwhere specifically disclaimed.

Various aspects presented in terms of systems can comprise a number ofcomponents, modules, and the like. It is to be understood andappreciated that the various systems may include additional components,modules, etc. and/or may not include all of the components, modules,etc. discussed in connection with the figures. A combination of theseapproaches can also be used.

In addition, the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, andcircuits described in connection with certain aspects disclosed hereincan be implemented or performed with a general purpose processor, adigital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integratedcircuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA) or otherprogrammable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discretehardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform thefunctions described herein. A general purpose processor can be amicroprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor can be anyconventional processor, controller, microcontroller, system-on-a-chip,or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combinationof computing devices, e.g., a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor,a plurality of microprocessors, one or more microprocessors inconjunction with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

Operational aspects disclosed herein can be embodied directly inhardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in acombination of the two. A software module may reside in RAM memory,flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, harddisk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or any other form ofstorage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupledto the processor such the processor can read information from, and writeinformation to, the storage medium. In the alternative, the storagemedium can be integral to the processor. The processor and the storagemedium may reside in an ASIC or may reside as discrete components inanother device.

Furthermore, the one or more versions can be implemented as a method,apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/orengineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or anycombination thereof to control a computer to implement the disclosedaspects. Non-transitory computer readable media can include but are notlimited to magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk,magnetic strips . . . ), optical disks (e.g., compact disk (CD), digitalversatile disk (DVD) . . . ), smart cards, and flash memory devices(e.g., card, stick). Those skilled in the art will recognize manymodifications can be made to this configuration without departing fromthe scope of the disclosed aspects.

The previous description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enableany person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure.Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to thoseskilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can beapplied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scopeof the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to belimited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widestscope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosedherein.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that anymethod set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps beperformed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim doesnot actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is nototherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that thesteps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intendedthat an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possiblenon-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic withrespect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaningderived from grammatical organization or punctuation; the number or typeof embodiments described in the specification.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variousmodifications and variations can be made without departing from thescope or spirit. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled inthe art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosedherein. It is intended that the specification and examples be consideredas exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by thefollowing claims.

1. An electronic vapor device comprising: a device processor operablefor controlling the electronic vapor device; an air intake configured toreceive an air sample from an environment proximate to the electronicvapor device; a pump component operatively coupled to the deviceprocessor and controlled in part by the device processor, wherein thepump component is coupled to the air intake and operable to draw the airsample from the environment proximate to the electronic vapor deviceinto the air intake; at least one sensing component operatively coupledto the device processor and controlled in part by the device processor,wherein the at least one sensing component is configured to be incontact with at least a portion of the air sample, wherein the at leastone sensing component is operable to detect a plurality of constituentdata associated with the air sample; a vaporizing component operativelycoupled to the device processor and controlled in part by the deviceprocessor, wherein the vaporizing component is configured to receive aselected amount of first vaporizable material and a selected amount of asecond vaporizable material, wherein the vaporizing component isoperable to vaporize at least a portion of the first vaporizablematerial and the second vaporizable material received therein togenerate at least one mixed vapor therefrom; a vapor outlet coupled tothe vaporizing component and configured to receive at least a portion ofthe vapor generated by the vaporizing component, wherein the vaporoutlet is operable to expel the received vapor from the electronic vapordevice; a filtration component operatively coupled to the deviceprocessor and controlled in part by the device processor, wherein thefiltration component is operable to filter at least a portion of the airsample drawn into the air intake by the pump component; and at least onepower source operatively coupled to the device processor and operable togenerate a supply of power for operation of the electronic vapor device;wherein the device processor is further operable to; receive at least aportion of the plurality of detected constituent data from the at leastone sensing component, determine, based on at least a portion of theplurality of detected constituent data, at least one measurementassociated with at least one constituent present in the air sample andgenerate a plurality of measurement data therefrom; determine, based onat least a portion of the plurality of measurement data, at least onevaporizing configuration for at least one of vaporizing a firstvaporizable material, vaporizing a second vaporizable material, andcombinations thereof; determine, based on at least a portion of theplurality of measurement data, at least one filtration configuration forfiltering at least a portion of the air sample drawn into the air intakeby the pump component; generate at least one vaporizing control signalfor controlling at least one operational parameter of the electronicvapor device in accordance with the at least one vaporizingconfiguration, wherein the at least one vaporizing control signalcontrols a vaporization ratio of the first vaporizable material and thesecond vaporizable material; and generate at least one filtrationcontrol signal for controlling at least one operational parameter of theelectronic vapor device in accordance with the at least one filtrationconfiguration.
 2. The electronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein the atleast one sensing component is selected from the group of sensingcomponents consisting of: a biochemical/chemical sensor, a geneticsensor, a thermal sensor, a radiation sensor, a mechanical sensor, anoptical sensor, a magnetic sensor, an electrical sensor, andcombinations thereof.
 3. The electronic vapor device of claim 1, whereinthe at least one sensing component is operable to detect at least one ofan identification of a constituent in the air sample, an amount of aconstituent in the air sample, a temperature of the air sample, a colorof the air sample, a concentration of at least one constituent in theair sample, an air sample pH, an air sample density, a particle size ofa constituent in the air sample, a toxicity level of the air sample, andcombinations thereof.
 4. The electronic vapor device of claim 1, whereinthe vaporizing component comprises at least one of a heating elementoperable to produce heat energy to vaporize at least a portion of thevaporizable material received therein to generate vapor therefrom, anultrasonic vibration element operable to produce ultrasonic vibrationsto vaporize at least a portion of the vaporizable material receivedtherein to generate mist therefrom, and combinations thereof.
 5. Theelectronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein the device processor isfurther operable to generate at least one vaporizing control signal forcontrolling at least one of a vaporization rate of the first vaporizablematerial, a vaporization rate of the second vaporizable material, atiming of vaporizing a first vaporizable material, a timing ofvaporizing a second vaporizable material, and combinations thereof. 6.The electronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein the pump componentcomprises at least one of a variable stroke piston, variable strokebellows, an intake fan, an osmosis intake structure, and a gas pump. 7.The electronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein the filtration componentcomprises at least one of electrostatic plates, ultraviolet light, aHEPA filter, and combinations thereof.
 8. The electronic vapor device ofclaim 1, further comprising an input/output device operatively coupledto the device processor and controlled in part by the device processor,wherein the input/output device is operable to transmit data from thedevice processor to a remote device and to receive data from the remotedevice.
 9. The electronic vapor device of claim 8, wherein theinput/output device is operable to: receive at least a portion of theplurality of measurement data from the device processor; transmit atleast a portion of the received measurement data to the remote device;receive at least one command for filtering at least a portion of the airsample drawn into the air intake by the pump component; and transmit theat least one command to the device processor for processing thereof. 10.The electronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein at least one of thefirst vaporizable material and the second vaporizable material comprisesat least one vaporizable component that mitigates at least oneconstituent detected in the air sample.
 11. The electronic vapor deviceof claim 1, wherein at least one of the first vaporizable material andthe second vaporizable material comprises at least one of ananti-pathogen, a serum, a vaccine, a natural eradicator of a substance,a carbon-based material, a non-carbon-based material, and combinationsthereof.
 12. The electronic vapor device of claim 1, wherein thegenerated measurement data comprises a concentration of at least oneconstituent present in the air sample; wherein the device processor isfurther operable to: determine whether the concentration of the at leastone constituent exceeds a predetermined threshold, and in the event theconcentration of the at least one constituent exceeds the predeterminedthreshold, determine at least one vaporizing configuration for at leastone of vaporizing a first vaporizable material, vaporizing a secondvaporizable material, and combinations thereof.
 13. A method foroperating an electronic vapor device, wherein the electronic vapordevice comprises (a) a device processor operable for controlling theelectronic vapor device, (b) a vaporizing component operable to vaporizea plurality of materials received therein and expel a generated vaportherefrom, (c) an air intake configured to receive an air sample from anenvironment proximate to the electronic vapor device, (d) a pumpcomponent operable to draw the air sample from the environment proximateto the electronic vapor device into the air intake, (e) at least onesensing component operable to detect a plurality of constituent dataassociated with the air sample, (f) a filtration component operable tofilter at least a portion of the air sample drawn into the air intake bythe pump component, and (g) at least one power source operable togenerate a supply of power for operation of the electronic vapor device,the method comprising: receiving a command to activate the electronicvapor device; drawing, by the pump component, a quantity of airproximate to the electronic vapor device into the air intake; detecting,by the at least one sensing component, a plurality of constituent dataassociated with at least one constituent present in the air sample;determining, by the device processor, at least one measurementassociated with at least one constituent present in the air sample andgenerate a plurality of measurement data therefrom; determining, by thedevice processor, based on at least a portion of the plurality ofmeasurement data, at least one vaporizing configuration for vaporizing afirst vaporizable material and a second vaporizable material;determining, by the device processor, based on at least a portion of theplurality of measurement data, at least one filtration configuration forfiltering at least a portion of the air sample drawn into the air intakeby the pump component; generating, by the device processor, at least onevaporizing control signal for controlling at least one operationalparameter of the electronic vapor device in accordance with the at leastone vaporizing configuration, wherein the at least one vaporizingcontrol signal controls a vaporization ratio of the first vaporizablematerial and the second vaporizable material; generating, by the deviceprocessor, at least one filtration control signal for controlling atleast one operational parameter of the electronic vapor device inaccordance with the at least one filtration configuration; vaporizing,by the vaporizing component, at least a portion of the first vaporizablematerial and at least a portion of the second vaporizable materialreceived therein to generate a mixed vapor in accordance with the atleast one vaporizing control signal; and filtering at least a portion ofthe air sample drawn into the air intake by the filtration component inaccordance with the at least one filtration control signal.
 14. Themethod of claim 13, wherein detecting a plurality of constituent datacomprises detecting at least one of an identification of a constituentin the air sample, an amount of a constituent in the air sample, atemperature of the air sample, a color of the air sample, aconcentration of at least one constituent in the air sample, an airsample pH, an air sample density, a particle size of a constituent inthe air sample, a toxicity level of the air sample, and combinationsthereof.
 15. The method of claim 13, further comprising generating, bythe device processor, at least one vaporizing control signal forcontrolling at least one of a vaporization rate of the first vaporizablematerial, a vaporization rate of the second vaporizable material, atiming for vaporizing the first vaporizable material, a timing forvaporizing the second vaporizable material, and combinations thereof.16. The method of claim 13, further comprising: transmitting, via anassociated input/output device, at least a portion of the plurality ofmeasurement data to a remote device; receiving from the remote device,via the input/output device, at least one command for filtering at leasta portion of the air sample drawn into the air intake by the pumpcomponent; and transmitting, via the input/output device, the at leastone command to the device processor for processing thereof.
 17. Themethod of claim 13, wherein at least one of the first vaporizablematerial and the second vaporizable material comprises at least onevaporizable component that mitigates at least one constituent detectedin the air sample.
 18. The method of claim 13, wherein at least one ofthe first vaporizable material and the second vaporizable materialcomprises at least one of an anti-pathogen, a serum, a vaccine, anatural eradicator of a substance, a carbon-based material, anon-carbon-based material, and combinations thereof.
 19. The method ofclaim 13, wherein the generated measurement data comprises aconcentration of at least one constituent present in the air sample. 20.The method of claim 19, further comprising: determining, via the deviceprocessor, whether the concentration of the at least one constituentexceeds a predetermined threshold, and in the event the concentration ofthe at least one constituent exceeds the predetermined threshold,determining, via the device processor, at least one vaporizingconfiguration for at least one of vaporizing a first vaporizablematerial, vaporizing a second vaporizable material, and combinationsthereof.